The Meaning of obvio

Obvio

Definition: “Obvio” is a Spanish adjective that translates to “obvious” in English. It describes something that is easily perceived or understood; something that is clear or evident without needing explanation or proof.

Usage:

• In Spanish: “Es obvio que necesita ayuda.”
• In English: “It is obvious that he needs help.”

Etymology: The word “obvio” comes from Latin “obvius,” which means “in the way” or “easy to meet.” The Latin root is derived from “ob,” meaning “in front of” or “against,” and “via,” meaning “way” or “path.” Therefore, it carried the connotation of being ‘in front of’ someone’s understanding, thus easily recognizable.

Pronunciation: The pronunciation in Spanish is /ˈob.βjo/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). It is pronounced with a soft “b” sound as in English “bay,” and the stress is on the first syllable.

Synonyms:

• Evidente (evident)
• Manifiesto (manifest)
• Claro (clear)

Antonyms:

• Incierto (uncertain)
• Confuso (confused)
• Dubitativo (doubtful)

This word is often used to emphasize the clarity of a situation or a statement, making it a common term in both casual and formal contexts.

1. Es obvio que necesitas descansar más.
   (It’s obvious that you need to rest more.)

2. La respuesta a la pregunta era obvia.
   (The answer to the question was obvious.)

3. Su alegría era obvia cuando recibió el regalo.
   (Her joy was obvious when she received the gift.)

4. Es obvio que ellos no están contentos con la decisión.
   (It’s obvious that they are not happy with the decision.)

5. La solución al problema es bastante obvia.
   (The solution to the problem is quite obvious.)

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