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    Velar (en. To watch)

    /beˈlaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To remain awake or alert to care for something or someone.
    She decided to watch over her sick child during the night.
    Ella decidió velar por su hijo enfermo durante la noche.
    To cover or protect something.
    It's important to cover the food so that it doesn't get contaminated.
    Es importante velar la comida para que no se contamine.
    To hold a wake or ceremony in memory of someone who has passed away.
    The family gathered to watch over their grandfather.
    La familia se reunió para velar a su abuelo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'vigilāre', which means 'to watch'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to watch over
    To care for or protect someone or something.
    velar por
    to keep vigil
    To be awake during the night, maintaining vigilance.
    velar el sueño
    to watch over a dead person
    To perform a rite in memory of a deceased person.
    velar un muerto

    Related Words

    vigilance
    Action of watching over.
    vigilancia
    wake
    Ceremony in honor of a deceased person.
    velorio
    care
    Action of caring.
    cuido

    Slang Meanings

    To be awake
    I have been awake all night studying for the exam.
    He estado en vela toda la noche estudiando para el examen.
    To keep the water safe
    Let's keep the water safe so it doesn't get contaminated.
    Vamos a velar el agua para que no se contamine.