celar(
seh
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lahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to control)
a. to watch over
El gerente tiene el deber de celar el cumplimiento de las instrucciones.The manager is responsible for watching over the compliance of instructions.
b. to keep a watchful eye on
No soporto más al novio de Ximena. La está celando todo el tiempo.I can't stand Ximena's boyfriend anymore. He's always keeping a watchful eye on her.
2. (to hide)
a. to conceal
La anciana intentaba celar las terribles experiencias que había tenido en su juventud.The old lady tried to conceal the terrible experiences she'd had in her youth.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to watch over
Mientras Anita duerme, el perro cela por ella a los pies de su cuna.While Anita sleeps, the dog watches over her at the feet of her cot.
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