obvio
OH-byoh
📝 In Action
Era obvio que no estaban prestando atención en la clase.
B1It was obvious that they weren't paying attention in class.
La respuesta es obvia: tienes que estudiar más.
A2The answer is obvious: you have to study more.
Sus intenciones eran obvias para todos.
B2His intentions were clear to everyone.
No hagas preguntas obvias, por favor.
B1Don't ask obvious questions, please.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Since 'obvio' is an adjective, make sure its ending matches the thing it describes. Use 'obvio' (masculine singular), 'obvia' (feminine singular), 'obvios' (masculine plural), or 'obvias' (feminine plural).
The 'Es obvio que' Rule
When you use the common phrase 'Es obvio que...' (It is obvious that...), the verb that follows usually stays in the normal, indicative form because you are stating a fact. For example: 'Es obvio que estás cansado' (It is obvious that you are tired).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting Agreement
Mistake: "La verdad es obvio. (Incorrect)"
Correction: La verdad es obvia. (Correct). Since 'verdad' (truth) is feminine, the adjective must be 'obvia'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the Adverb
If you want to say something happened 'obviously' or 'clearly,' use the related adverb: 'obviamente' (e.g., 'Obviamente, lo sabía').
Expressing the Obvious Thing
You can use the neuter article 'lo' with 'obvio' to refer to the concept of 'the obvious thing.' For example: 'Lo obvio es que tenemos que irnos' (The obvious thing is that we have to leave).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: obvio
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses the adjective form of 'obvio'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'obvio' and 'obviamente'?
'Obvio' is an adjective, describing a noun (e.g., 'el error es obvio' - the mistake is obvious). 'Obviamente' is an adverb, describing an action or the whole sentence, meaning 'obviously' (e.g., 'Obviamente, me equivoqué' - Obviously, I was wrong).
Does 'obvio' ever require the subjunctive verb form?
No. When you state a fact using 'Es obvio que...' (It is obvious that...), you are expressing certainty, which means the verb that follows will stay in the normal, indicative form (e.g., 'Es obvio que tiene razón').