Velando (en. Watching)

/beˈlando/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To take care of or be alert, especially at night.

She was watching over her sick grandmother.

Ella estaba velando a su abuela enferma.

Observing attentively.

The parents were watching over their children's behavior.

Los padres estaban velando por el comportamiento de sus hijos.

To protect or safeguard something carefully.

They are ensuring the safety of the building.

Están velando por la seguridad del edificio.

From the verb 'velar', which comes from the Latin 'velare' meaning 'to cover' or 'to protect'.

watching over sleep

Taking care of someone while they sleep.

velando el sueño

watching over the night

Being awake and alert during the night.

velando la noche

to watch over someone

To take care of or protect someone.

velar por alguien

candle

Object that produces light through the combustion of a wick.

vela

to watch over

The act of taking care or staying awake.

velar

To be alert or on guard.

I was watching over all night just in case something strange happened.

Estaba velando toda la noche por si pasaba algo raro.

To take care of someone in delicate situations.

I am going to watch over my friend who is sick.

Voy a velar a mi amigo que anda enfermo.