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    Centinelas (en. Sentinels)

    /sen.tiˈne.las/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    People responsible for watching over and protecting a place.
    The sentinels patrolled the area throughout the night.
    Los centinelas patrullaban la zona durante toda la noche.
    Soldiers who guard a camp or position.
    The sentinels were alert to any imminent danger.
    Los centinelas estaban alerta ante cualquier peligro inminente.
    It is also used in metaphorical contexts to refer to someone who protects or defends something.
    She is the sentinel of justice in our community.
    Ella es la centinela de la justicia en nuestra comunidad.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'centinela', referring to those who watch over or guard a place.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sentinel of the homeland
    A person who defends the interests of their country.
    centinela de la patria
    to be a sentinel
    To act with caution and vigilance.
    ser centinela

    Related Words

    watchman
    A person who observes attentively.
    vigilante
    guardian
    Protector or defender of something.
    guardián
    custodian
    A person in charge of taking care of something.
    custodio

    Slang Meanings

    Street watchman.
    The neighborhood has sentinels who warn about possible dangers.
    El barrio tiene centinelas que avisan sobre posibles peligros.
    A person who is always attentive to what happens.
    That family is known for being the sentinels of the neighborhood.
    Esa familia es conocida por ser los centinelas del vecindario.