vigilar(
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)transitive verba. to watch
1. (to monitor)
¿Puedes vigilar a los niños mientras me doy una ducha rápida?Can you watch the kids while I take a quick shower?
b. to guard
Hay soldados vigilando la entrada de la base naval.There are soldiers guarding the entrance of the naval station.
c. to supervise
El profesor de química vigiló a los alumnos durante el experimento para garantizar su seguridad.The chemistry teacher supervised the students during the experiment to ensure their safety.
d. to keep an eye on
Vigila el guiso mientras voy corriendo a la tienda para que no se queme.Keep an eye on the stew while I run to the store to ensure that it doesn't burn.
e. to patrol
Como resultado de la crisis de los refugiados, el presidente ha convocado al ejército para vigilar la frontera.As a result of the refugee crisis, the president has called in the army to patrol the border.
intransitive verb
a. to keep watch
Vigila desde la ventana y avísame cuando venga mamá para hacer que estoy estudiando.Keep watch from the window, and warn me when Mom comes so that I can pretend I'm studying.
Conjugations
Imperfect
yo
tú
él/ella/Ud.
nosotros
vosotros
ellos/ellas/Uds.
Conditional
yo
tú
él/ella/Ud.
nosotros
vosotros
ellos/ellas/Uds.
Future
yo
tú
él/ella/Ud.
nosotros
vosotros
ellos/ellas/Uds.
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