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ostensible
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. obvious
Los policías sospecharon del hombre por su ostensible nerviosismo durante el interrogatorio.The police were suspicious of the man for his obvious nervousness throughout the interrogation.
b. evident
Las diferencias entre los servicios de sanidad pública de uno y otro país son ostensibles.The differences between the public health services in each country are evident.
c. conspicuous
Brian hacía gestos ostensibles de que no podía respirar.Brian made conspicuous signals that he couldn't breathe.
d. apparent
El enojo de la profesora por la falta de interés de sus alumnos era del todo ostensible.The teacher's anger at her students for their lack of interest was readily apparent.
e. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Algunos trabajadores hicieron ostensible su desacuerdo.Some employees made it clear that they disagreed.
El jugador del Sevilla cojea ostensiblemente.The Sevilla player is limping conspicuously.
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