B2 verb Neutral

obvious

/ˈɒbviəs/

Something that is easily perceived or understood; quite apparent and clear to the eye or mind. It describes information or situations that do not require much thought or investigation to recognize.

Ejemplos

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1

It was obvious from her smile that she had passed the exam.

It was very clear from her expression that she succeeded.

2

The discrepancy in the financial records was obvious to the seasoned auditor.

The error in the records was easily seen by the professional.

3

I mean, it's pretty obvious he's into you, right?

It is really easy to see that he likes you.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
obviousness
Adverbio
obviously
Adjetivo
obvious
Relacionado
evidence
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Truco para recordar

Think of the Latin roots: 'ob' (in front of) + 'viam' (the way). If something is 'obvious', it is right there 'in the way' on the road where you can't miss it.

Quiz rápido

The solution to the puzzle was so ___ that I can't believe I didn't see it sooner.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: obvious

Ejemplos

1

It was obvious from her smile that she had passed the exam.

everyday

It was very clear from her expression that she succeeded.

2

The discrepancy in the financial records was obvious to the seasoned auditor.

formal

The error in the records was easily seen by the professional.

3

I mean, it's pretty obvious he's into you, right?

informal

It is really easy to see that he likes you.

4

The correlation between the two variables becomes obvious when looking at the scatter plot.

academic

The connection is clearly visible in the data visualization.

5

There is an obvious need for a more efficient strategy to increase our market share.

business

There is a clear requirement for a better plan to grow the business.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
obviousness
Adverbio
obviously
Adjetivo
obvious
Relacionado
evidence

Colocaciones comunes

obvious choice The most logical selection
painfully obvious Extremely and perhaps awkwardly clear
state the obvious To say something that everyone already knows
obvious reason A clear motive or cause
blindingly obvious So clear that it is impossible to ignore

Frases Comunes

it's obvious that

It is clear to see that...

for obvious reasons

Because of reasons that everyone understands

the obvious answer

The solution that comes to mind first

Se confunde a menudo con

obvious vs apparent

Apparent can mean something that seems true but might not be, whereas obvious usually implies a certainty of fact.

obvious vs evident

Evident is more formal and often implies that there is specific evidence supporting the conclusion.

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Notas de uso

The word is frequently used with the dummy subject 'it' (e.g., 'It is obvious that...'). It can also be modified by adverbs like 'quite', 'very', or 'blindingly' for emphasis.

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Errores comunes

Learners often try to use 'obvious' as a verb; however, it is strictly an adjective. Also, avoid using 'more obvious' when something is either clear or it isn't, though it is grammatically acceptable in comparisons.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the Latin roots: 'ob' (in front of) + 'viam' (the way). If something is 'obvious', it is right there 'in the way' on the road where you can't miss it.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'obvius', meaning 'standing in the way' or 'at hand'.

Patrones gramaticales

It is obvious (to someone) that... obvious + noun become/seem obvious
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, 'stating the obvious' can be perceived as slightly sarcastic or patronizing if the information is truly basic.

Quiz rápido

The solution to the puzzle was so ___ that I can't believe I didn't see it sooner.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: obvious

Frases relacionadas

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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