Acechando (en. Lurking)
/ase'tʃando/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To be on the lookout, observing stealthily.
The predator was lurking on its prey.
El depredador estaba acechando a su presa.
To wait for someone or something with hidden intention.
The paparazzi are lurking around the celebrities.
Los paparazzis están acechando a los famosos.
To follow or watch someone discreetly.
The investigator was lurking on his suspect.
El investigador estaba acechando a su sospechoso.
Etymology
From the verb acechar, which comes from the Latin 'adsectare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Lurking in the shadows
Observing without being seen.
acechando en la sombra
To be lurking
Waiting for someone or something attentively.
estar acechando
Related Words
Lurking
The action of lurking.
acecho
Espionage
The act of spying or investigating secretly.
espionaje
Surveillance
Act of watching.
vigilancia
Slang Meanings
To follow someone in a committed or insistent way.
He is lurking the girl on social media.
Está acechando a la chica en redes sociales.
To write or comment frequently and obsessively.
He is stalking her with every post he makes.
Lo está acechando en cada publicación que hace.