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    Atalaya (en. Watchtower)

    /ata'laɪa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Elevated structure for observation purposes.
    From the lookout, one could see the entire coast.
    Desde la atalaya se podía ver toda la costa.
    Place where something is watched or observed attentively.
    The lighthouse keeper went up to the lookout to watch the ships.
    El farero subía a la atalaya para vigilar los barcos.
    Strategic point for spotting enemies or dangers.
    They built a lookout on the top of the mountain.
    Construyeron una atalaya en la cima de la montaña.

    Etymology

    From the Hispanic Arabic *ataláya, which comes from the classical Arabic الطلايع (al-ṭalāyiʿ), meaning 'vigilance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    from the lookout
    referring to observing from an elevated place.
    desde la atalaya
    to be on the lookout
    to remain alert or attentive to something.
    estar en la atalaya
    set up a lookout
    to establish a place for vigilance.
    poner una atalaya

    Related Words

    lookout
    Person responsible for vigilance at a lookout.
    vigía
    vigilance
    Action of watching.
    vigilancia
    observation
    Action of observing attentively.
    observación

    Slang Meanings

    To be on guard.
    You need to be on the lookout when you leave the house.
    Tienes que estar en la atalaya cuando salgas de casa.
    To stay alert to what is happening.
    In this situation, everyone should be on the lookout.
    En esta situación, todos deben estar en la atalaya.