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    Espiar (en. Spy)

    /es.piˈaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To observe or listen to someone without them knowing.
    She decided to spy on her neighbors from the window.
    Ella decidió espiar a sus vecinos desde la ventana.
    To gather information clandestinely.
    The government spies on communications to ensure national security.
    El gobierno espía las comunicaciones para garantizar la seguridad nacional.
    To follow someone to see what they do.
    The detective had to spy on the suspect for days.
    El detective tuvo que espiar al sospechoso durante días.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'speculare', which means to observe.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to spy on someone
    To observe a person in secret.
    espiar a alguien
    to spy for information
    To gather data clandestinely.
    espiar información
    to be spying
    To be in the act of secretly watching others.
    estar espiando

    Related Words

    espionage
    The practice of spying, especially in contexts of war and politics.
    espionaje
    spy
    A person who engages in spying.
    espía
    observation
    The action of observing something or someone.
    observación

    Slang Meanings

    To follow someone on social media.
    He is always spying on his ex's Instagram stories.
    Siempre está espiando las historias de Instagram de su ex.
    To gossip or seek secret information.
    Don't be so nosy, it's not your business.
    No seas tan espía, no es tu asunto.