obvio
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “obvio” mean in English?
obvious — easily perceived or understood; clearly apparent
obvious — easily perceived or understood; clearly apparent (razón obvia, error obvio)
Example sentences
Era obvio que la reunión no iba a llegar a ninguna conclusión útil: ninguna de las partes estaba dispuesta a ceder.
It was obvious that the meeting was not going to reach any useful conclusion: neither side was willing to concede anything.
Lo obvio no siempre es lo correcto: las soluciones evidentes a menudo ignoran variables importantes que complican el análisis.
The obvious is not always the correct: evident solutions often ignore important variables that complicate the analysis.
How to use it
Obvio/a means 'obvious' — easily perceived or understood; clearly apparent. Common constructions: ser obvio, resultar obvio, lo obvio (the obvious thing). Ser: always ser. Collocations: razón obvia, solución obvia, error obvio. Register: neutral to informal; slightly more colloquial than evidente.
Common mistake
Obvio vs evidente: both mean obvious, but evidente is more formal (it implies something that becomes clear from evidence), while obvio is more colloquial and direct, sometimes carrying a slightly dismissive tone.