vilo

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vilo
masculine noun
also:
  • en vilo -> in the air, suspended; (suspendido) on tenterhooks (inquieto)
  • tener a alguien en vilo -> to keep somebody in suspense

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vilo [vee’-lo]
adverb
1A word only used adverbially, as, en vilo, (1) in the air.
2Met.) Insecurely.
(2.)

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vilo
adverbio
1
en vilo (levantado) into the air; (suspenso) suspended; unsupported; sostener algo en vilo to hold sth up
2
en vilo (intranquilo) on tenterhooks
estar quedar en viloo estar con el alma en vilo to be left in suspense; be on tenterhooks
aguardaba expectante, con el alma en vilo
tener a algn en vilo to keep sb in suspense; keep sb waiting

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