Vigilancia (en. Surveillance)

/bi-ɡi-ˈlanθja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Process of supervising and observing with attention.

Neighborhood surveillance has increased to prevent crimes.

La vigilancia del barrio ha aumentado para prevenir delitos.

Constant attention and care over a person or situation.

Doctors maintain vigilance over critical patients.

Los médicos mantienen una vigilancia sobre los pacientes críticos.

Set of preventive measures to ensure safety.

Surveillance at the airport is strict.

La vigilancia en el aeropuerto es estricta.

It comes from the Latin 'vigilantia', which means 'the state of being awake and alert'.

night watch

Supervision carried out during the night to prevent incidents.

vigilancia nocturna

police surveillance

Activity of security forces to maintain public order.

vigilancia policial

healthy vigilance

Attention to the health or well-being of a person.

vigilancia sana

to watch

To keep attention on something or someone.

vigilar

watchman

Person who has the responsibility to watch.

vigilante

control

Action of directing and regulating a situation or activity.

control

To be aware of what is happening.

Be careful, everyone here is on watch.

Ten cuidado, aquí todos están en vigilancia.

To stay awake and alert.

I need a coffee, staying alert is tough tonight.

Necesito un café, la vigilancia está difícil esta noche.