No. 3,329 in Catalan
òbviament
Obviously.
In a sentence
Òbviament, has de portar una jaqueta perquè fa fred.
Obviously, you need to wear a jacket because it is cold.
In this sentence, 'òbviament' is used to express an evident condition or logical reasoning, similar to 'of course' or 'it is clear that'.
No vaig assistir a la reunió; òbviament, estava ocupat amb una altra tasca.
I didn't attend the meeting; obviously, I was busy with another task.
Here, 'òbviament' emphasizes a reason for the subject's action, presenting it as self-evident or not requiring further explanation.
Els pares, òbviament, volen el millor per als seus fills.
Parents, obviously, want the best for their children.
In this context, 'òbviament' introduces a universally accepted truth or belief, underscoring its naturalness or inevitability.
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