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    Merodear (en. Prowl)

    /meɾoˈðeaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To appear or move in an area stealthily.
    The man prowls around the park at night.
    El hombre merodea por el parque en la noche.
    To observe something with interest while remaining hidden.
    The criminals were lurking around the store before carrying out the robbery.
    Los delincuentes merodeaban la tienda antes de llevar a cabo el robo.
    To try to approach something or someone quietly.
    She prowled around her ex’s house without being seen.
    Ella merodeó por la casa de su ex sin ser vista.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'merodeare', which means 'to wander'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to linger around
    To move without a clear destination, often with a hidden purpose.
    merodear por ahí
    to hover around
    To move around a place, especially in a stealthy manner.
    merodear en torno a
    to prowl stealthily
    To move discreetly to avoid being seen.
    merodear a escondidas

    Related Words

    prowler
    A person who prowls.
    merodeador
    lurking
    The act of prowling.
    merodeo
    to roam
    Synonym of prowling in certain contexts.
    rondar

    Slang Meanings

    To be on the lookout for something or someone.
    That guy is always lurking around the neighborhood looking for trouble.
    Ese chaval siempre está merodeando por el barrio buscando problemas.
    To hang around doing nothing productive.
    Today I'm just hanging around the house with nothing to do.
    Hoy solo estoy merodeando por la casa sin nada que hacer.