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    Espiaba (en. I was spying)

    /esˈpja.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To observe someone clandestinely.
    The detective was spying on the suspects from the corner.
    El detective espiaba a los sospechosos desde la esquina.
    To follow someone's movements without their consent.
    She was eavesdropping on her friends' conversations.
    Ella espiaba las conversaciones de sus amigos.
    To inquire or find out information about something or someone without being noticed.
    The specialists were spying on the communications to gather information.
    Los especialistas espiaban las comunicaciones para recabar información.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'espiar', which comes from the Latin 'speciare', meaning to observe.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    spy with the eye
    To discreetly observe someone.
    espiar con el ojo
    eavesdrop on the conversation
    To try to hear what is being said among other people.
    espiar la conversación

    Related Words

    espionage
    Activity of obtaining secret information.
    espionaje
    spy
    A person who discreetly observes and collects information.
    espía
    peeper
    A person who observes others indiscreetly.
    mirón

    Slang Meanings

    To 'snoop' into someone's life.
    He is always spying on his partner's messages.
    Siempre está espiando los mensajes de su pareja.
    To be nosy and look into matters that do not concern them.
    Don't be a snoop; respect privacy.
    No seas espiador, respeta la privacidad.