Estar en vela

Question

Does the phrase "estar en vela" mean "to stay up all night"? If not, what is the phrase that means the above(to stay all night, or, to stay up late?) Thanks.

I fixed your heading, my friend. I hope you don't find. - francobollo, Oct 11, 2012

"Or mind ". - ray76, Oct 11, 2012

Thanks. I meant mind, Ray... I hate this new keyboard - francobollo, Oct 11, 2012

Answer 1

Hello, welcome to the forum! Be watchful....stay awake

I have edited this to add a link to a previous post that will be helpful.

Check this thread

Answer 2

You may also find ' trasnochar' useful. It means to stay out late, not go to bed. It has, however nothing to do with vigils.

Trasnocharse has a slightly different meaning. It could be deliberate, whereas estar en vela is to stay awake involuntarily - francobollo, Oct 11, 2012

Ah, thanks franco. So the family kept vigil whillst nodding off? - annierats, Oct 11, 2012

Answer 3

I would say. Me quedé despierto toda la noche.

Answer 4

Ahora, creo que estoy en vela. Estar en vela - to be unable to get to sleep

Answer 5

Tratar el insomnio,A Funciona para mí.

Try insomnia, it woks for me.

Answer 6

Welcome mate . Have you tried the translator and the dictionary ?

Answer 7

To stay up all night.

vigils, plural

A period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, esp. to keep watch or pray
    - my birdwatching vigils lasted for hours
    - as he lay in a coma the family kept vigil