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    Acecha (en. Lies in wait)

    /aˈθe.t͡ʃa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Hidden observation of an object or person.
    The hunter remains on the lookout to catch his prey.
    El cazador permanece en acecha para atrapar a su presa.
    Act of observing stealthily.
    The predator's stalking was imperceptible to its prey.
    La acecha del depredador fue imperceptible para sus presas.
    verb
    To attack or surprise quietly.
    The artist stalks inspiration in every corner of the world.
    El artista acecha la inspiración en cada rincón del mundo.

    Etymology

    Derives from the verb 'to stalk', which comes from the Latin 'aciaticare', meaning to observe attentively.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to set a trap
    To keep a careful watch on someone.
    echar una acecha
    to be on the lookout
    To be alert to something that may happen.
    estar en acecha
    to stalk someone
    To observe someone with the intention of surprising them.
    acechar a alguien

    Related Words

    stalker
    A person who stalks or watches others.
    acechador
    to ambush
    To attack unexpectedly.
    emboscar
    to spy
    To observe someone without them realizing.
    espiar

    Slang Meanings

    To secretly look at someone.
    He was stalking his ex like it was nothing.
    Estaba acechando a su ex como si nada.
    To wait for the right moment to act.
    He stalked the perfect moment to ask for permission.
    Acechó el momento perfecto para pedirle permiso.