B1🔤 Letters O & P
Italian word
osservare
to observe, to watch; to remark/comment; to comply with (a rule)
Looks like
to observe
to watch carefully; to follow a rule; to make a remark
⚠️ The trap
Mostly a true friend, but 'osservare una norma' = to comply with a regulation — this formal/legal use surprises learners. Also 'osservazione' can mean a reprimand or comment from a teacher, not just a scientific observation.
To say "to watch carefully; to follow a rule; to make a remark" in Italian:
osservare (correct — same three meanings)
"osservare" in English means:
to observe, to watch; to remark/comment; to comply with (a rule)
Example
"Ha osservato che era già tardi."
"He remarked that it was already late."
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