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percatar

to notice

verb pehr-kah-TAHR Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

to become aware

Usage Note

Percatar is almost always used reflexively as percatarse de ('to notice', 'to realize'), making it a pronominal verb in practice. It implies a moment of awareness or realization rather than a deliberate observation; darse cuenta de is a common synonym.

Examples

"No me percaté de su llegada hasta tarde."

Natural Translation

I didn't notice his arrival until late.

Literal Translation

Not myself noticed of his arrival until late.

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