evidente
“evidente” means “evident” in Spanish (easily seen or understood).
evident, obvious
Also: clear, self-evident
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El error fue evidente, no sé cómo no lo vimos antes.
B1The mistake was evident, I don't know how we didn't see it before.
Es evidente que necesitas descansar. Te ves muy cansado.
B2It's obvious that you need to rest. You look very tired.
Las pruebas evidentes confirmaron su inocencia.
C1The clear evidence confirmed his innocence.
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Which sentence correctly uses the adverb form of 'evidente'?
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This word comes from the Latin word 'evidens,' meaning 'visible, apparent, or clear.' It's built from the prefix 'e-' (out of) and 'videre' (to see), literally meaning 'something that can be seen out of or clearly.'
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'evidente' y 'evidencia'?
'Evidente' is an adjective, meaning 'obvious' or 'clear' (e.g., 'El problema es evidente'). 'Evidencia' is the noun, meaning 'evidence' or 'proof' (e.g., 'Tenemos la evidencia del crimen').
How do I turn 'evidente' into an adverb to mean 'obviously'?
To turn most Spanish adjectives into adverbs, you add '-mente' to the feminine singular form. Since 'evidente' is the same for both genders, you simply add '-mente' to get 'evidentemente' (obviously).