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    Espías (en. Spies)

    /es'pjas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Individual who is dedicated to espionage.
    Spies often work for government agencies.
    Los espías suelen trabajar para agencias gubernamentales.
    Person who discreetly observes others for the purpose of gathering information.
    She felt like a spy while following her friend.
    Ella se sintió como una espía mientras seguía a su amigo.
    Someone who infiltrates a group to obtain secret information.
    The spy managed to enter the meeting unnoticed.
    El espía logró entrar en la reunión sin ser detectado.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'to spy', which comes from the Latin 'speculare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    spy behind the curtains
    It is used to refer to someone who observes stealthily.
    espía detrás de las cortinas
    play spy
    To do something secretly or in secret.
    jugar al espía
    be a spy
    To have an attitude of watchfulness or distrust.
    ser un espía

    Related Words

    espionage
    The act of spying, especially in the political or military sphere.
    espionaje
    information
    Knowledge obtained through observation or investigation.
    información
    secret
    Something that is kept hidden or that is not known by others.
    secreto

    Slang Meanings

    Gossip
    Don't be a spy and tell what you saw.
    No seas espía y cuenta lo que viste.
    Private investigator
    I hired him as a spy to follow my partner.
    Lo contraté como espía para que siguiera a mi pareja.