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    Velaba (en. Was watching)

    /beˈlaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To care for or protect something from danger.
    She was watching over her children's safety.
    Ella velaba por la seguridad de sus hijos.
    To be awake and on guard during the night.
    The lighthouse keeper watched over throughout the night.
    El farero velaba durante toda la noche.
    To observe attentively.
    The doctor was taking care of his patients' health.
    El médico velaba por la salud de sus pacientes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'vigilāre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to watch over someone
    To take care of or protect someone.
    velar por alguien
    to keep vigil over a deceased person
    To be with the lifeless body of a person during a mourning period.
    velar un muerto
    to stand guard or keep watch
    To be prepared for defense or combat.
    velar armas

    Related Words

    watcher
    A person who watches over or cares for something.
    velador
    vigilance
    The action of watching or being alert.
    vigilancia
    sleeplessness
    The state of being sleepless, without sleep.
    desvelo

    Slang Meanings

    To be very attentive to something or someone.
    That brother is always watching over his little sister.
    Ese hermano siempre está velando a su hermanita.
    To take care of a place or situation with great attention.
    The guard is watching over the entrance of the club.
    El guarda está velando la entrada del club.