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"Observador" is an adjective which is often translated as "observant", and "televidente" is a noun which is often translated as "viewer". Learn more about the difference between "observador" and "televidente" below.
observador, el observador, la observadora(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (attentive)
a. observant
Mi marido es muy observador y siempre se da cuenta cuando me corté el cabello.My husband is very observant and always notices when I've had my hair cut.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
2. (monitor)
a. observer
Los observadores informaron que no hubo irregularidades durante los comicios.The observers reported that there weren't any irregularities during the voting.
a. observer
Un observador de las normas sociales jamás hablaría mal de los muertos.An observer of social norms would never speak ill of the dead.
el televidente, la televidente(
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)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (general)
a. viewer
Los críticos detestarán este show, pero a los televidentes les encanta.Critics might hate this show, but viewers love it.
Las encuestas indican que los televidentes prefieren las series de comedia a otros géneros.Surveys show that viewers prefer comedy series over other genres.
b. television viewer
Los televidentes se quejan de tantos comerciales.Television viewers complain about there being so many commercials.
c. TV viewer
El programa no tuvo muy buena acogida entre los televidentes.The program didn't go down very well with TV viewers.
