vigilar
vigilar
transitive verb1. (to monitor)
intransitive verba. to watch
¿Puedes vigilar a los niños mientras me doy una ducha rápida?Can you watch the kids while I take a quick shower?
b. to guard
Hay soldados vigilando la entrada de la base naval.There are soldiers guarding the entrance of the naval station.
c. to supervise
El profesor de química vigiló a los alumnos durante el experimento para garantizar su seguridad.The chemistry teacher supervised the students during the experiment to ensure their safety.
Vigila el guiso mientras voy corriendo a la tienda para que no se queme.Keep an eye on the stew while I run to the store to ensure that it doesn't burn.
e. to patrol
Como resultado de la crisis de los refugiados, el presidente ha convocado al ejército para vigilar la frontera.As a result of the refugee crisis, the president has called in the army to patrol the border.
2. (to look out for)
Vigila discretamente desde la ventana y avísame cuando venga mamá para hacer que estoy estudiando.Keep watch discreetly from the window, and warn me when mom comes so that I can pretend I'm studying.
vigilar
transitive verb1. (preso, banco)
a. to guard
2. (niño, bolso)
a. to keep an eye on
3. (enfermo)
a. to watch over
4. (proceso)
intransitive verba. to oversee
vigila que nadie toque estomake sure no-one touches this
me vigilan desde hace díasthey've been watching me for days
5. (general)
a. to keep watch
vigilar por algoto (keep a) watch over something
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