perceive
Indicative vs. Subjunctive
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perceive(
puhr
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siv
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to sense)
a. percibir
The psychologist perceived that there was tension between Juan and Lucia when they entered the room.El psicólogo percibió que había tensión entre Juan y Lucía cuando entraron en el cuarto.
a. notar
I perceived a hint of sarcasm in her voice when she responded.Noté un poco de sarcasmo en su voz cuando respondió.
b. darse cuenta de
I perceived the student's confusion on the assignment and offered to help him.Me di cuenta de la confusión del estudiante por la tarea y ofrecí ayudarlo.
c. percatarse de
We need new leaders because the politicians in office are failing to perceive the gravity of climate change.Necesitamos nuevos líderes, porque los políticos en funciones no están percatándose de la gravedad del cambio climático.
3. (to regard)
a. considerar
The natives of the region perceived the tourists' customs as rude.Los nativos de la región consideraron las costumbres de las turistas como maleducadas.
b. ver
Although the landlord was cordial to his friends, his tenants perceived him as a tyrant.Aunque el terrateniente era cordial con sus amigos, sus arrendatarios lo veían como un tirano.
a. comprender
Michael perceived that no matter what he did, he would not convince her to go on a date with him.Michael comprendió que hiciera lo que hiciera, no la convencería a salir con él.
b. entender
The boy finally perceived why his parents had spent so much money on his education.El chico finalmente entendió por qué sus padres habían gastado tanto dinero en su educación.
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