are eavesdropping
Present progressiveconjugation ofeavesdrop.There are other translations for this conjugation.

eavesdrop

eavesdrop(
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drap
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An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. escuchar a escondidas
John was furious when he caught his little brother eavesdropping at his door.John se puso furioso cuando sorprendió a su hermanito escuchando a escondidas junto a la puerta.
b. escuchar disimuladamente
Maggie regrets having eavesdropped when her father was on the phone.Maggie se arrepiente de haber escuchado disimuladamente cuando su papá estaba en el teléfono.
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