vigilant

vigilant(
vih
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juh
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lihnt
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. vigilante
Following a spate of burglaries in the town this month, the police have asked us to be vigilant and to watch out for any suspicious behavior.Tras una serie de robos en el pueblo este mes, la policía nos ha pedido que estemos vigilantes y atentos ante cualquier comportamiento sospechoso.
b. alerta (sometimes invariable)
We all need to be vigilant against phone scams.Todos tenemos que estar alertas frente a las estafas por teléfono.
c. atento
Doctors here have been told to remain vigilant for further cases.A los médicos de aquí se les ha dicho que permanezcan atentos por si surgen más casos.
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