Acecho (en. Stalking)

/aˈse.tʃo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Action of stalking, stealthy following.

Example Sentence: The stalking of the predator is part of its hunting strategy.

El acecho del depredador es parte de su estrategia de caza.

Definition: Attentive observer waiting for an opportunity.

Example Sentence: Stalking in war can be decisive.

El acecho en la guerra puede ser decisivo.

Definition: State of being alert to imminent danger.

Example Sentence: The constant stalking of enemies kept the population on edge.

El acecho constante de los enemigos mantenía a la población nerviosa.

Etymology/Origin: From the verb 'stalk', which comes from the Latin 'adcecāre'.

Common Phrase: to be on the lookout

Common Phrase Meaning: To remain attentive to an action or event.

estar a la espera

Common Phrase: to stalk

Common Phrase Meaning: To act stealthily to observe or wait.

hacer acecho

Common Phrase: to live in a state of stalking

Common Phrase Meaning: To remain in a constant state of alert.

vivir en acecho

Related Word: ambush

Description: Tactic of hiding to attack suddenly.

emboscada

Related Word: monitoring

Description: Careful observation of something or someone.

monitoreo

Related Word: surveillance

Description: Action of observing or watching something attentively.

vigilancia

Slang Meaning: Urban stalking.

Slang Example: Urban stalking refers to waiting unseen in the city.

El acecho urbano se refiere a esperar sin ser visto en la ciudad.

Slang Meaning: To stalk someone.

Slang Example: When someone stalks another, it can be a sign of unhealthy interest.

Cuando alguien acecha a otro, puede ser un signo de interés malsano.