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    Centinela (en. Sentinel)

    /sentiˈnela/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Guard who maintains the security of a place.
    The sentinel was watching the entrance of the camp.
    El centinela vigilaba la entrada del campamento.
    Guard stationed at a post to control access.
    The sentinel did not allow entry without identification.
    El centinela no permitió la entrada sin identificación.
    Person in charge of surveillance and protection in risky situations.
    The sentinels at the border resolved several smuggling attempts.
    Los centinelas en la frontera resolvieron varios intentos de contrabando.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'centinela', which comes from 'centinellum', derived from 'centum' meaning 'hundred', referring to the ancient Roman militia.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sentinel of sleep
    A person who watches over the well-being or rest of others.
    centinela del sueño
    to be a sentinel
    To assume the responsibility of monitoring or caring for something.
    ser un centinela

    Related Words

    surveillance
    Action of maintaining attention and control over something.
    vigilancia
    custody
    Care and protection of a place or person.
    custodia
    observation
    Action of carefully observing something.
    observación

    Slang Meanings

    To be alert to what is happening in one's surroundings.
    You have to be the sentinel of the party and make sure everything is fine.
    Tienes que ser el centinela de la fiesta y asegurarte de que todo esté bien.
    A person who warns about dangerous or suspicious situations.
    He is known as the sentinel of the neighborhood because he always warns the neighbors.
    Es conocido como el centinela del barrio porque siempre advierte a los vecinos.