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    Espía (en. Spy)

    /es'pi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who is dedicated to spying.
    The undercover spy obtained confidential information.
    El espía infiltrado obtuvo información confidencial.
    An agent who works for an intelligence agency.
    The spy was recognized for his skills in disguise.
    El espía fue reconocido por sus habilidades en el disfraz.
    The crime of spying on someone without their consent.
    Espionage is a crime punishable by law.
    El espionaje es un crimen castigado por la ley.
    verb
    To observe or follow someone secretly.
    I decided to spy on my neighbors because they seemed suspicious.
    Decidí espiar a mis vecinos porque me parecían sospechosos.
    To gather information clandestinely.
    The government was spying on the communications of opponents.
    El gobierno espiaba las comunicaciones de los opositores.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'spia', which means 'spy' or 'observer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to spy on someone
    To observe another person secretly.
    espiar a alguien
    to be under scrutiny
    To be under surveillance.
    estar en la mira
    spy ears
    To listen to what one should not.
    oídos de espía

    Related Words

    espionage
    The activity of obtaining secret information.
    espionaje
    informant
    The action of informing on or betraying someone.
    delación
    infiltration
    The action of entering a place secretly.
    infiltración

    Slang Meanings

    Snitch
    He is a snitch who always tells everything.
    Él es un chivato que siempre cuenta todo.
    Tattletale
    Don't be a tattletale, don't get involved in what doesn't concern you.
    No seas sopa, no te metas en lo que no te importa.