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    Vigilante (en. Vigilant)

    /bi.ɣiˈlan.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who guards or protects a place.
    The building's watchman is always alert.
    El vigilante del edificio siempre está alerta.
    A person who keeps watch over something or someone.
    They hired a watchman for the security of the event.
    Contrataron a un vigilante para la seguridad del evento.
    In some cultures, it refers to groups that take justice into their own hands.
    The community watchmen organized to prevent crime.
    Los vigilantes de la comunidad se organizaron para prevenir el crimen.

    Etymology

    The word 'vigilante' comes from the Latin 'vigilans', which means 'awake' or 'alert'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sleep watchman
    A person responsible for the safety of dreams or full peace during sleep.
    vigilante del sueño
    to be a watchman
    To be very attentive or careful about something.
    ser un vigilante

    Related Words

    vigil
    Period of prolonged alertness or vigilance.
    vigilia
    vigilance
    The action of watching over.
    vigilancia
    watcher
    A person who watches.
    vigilador

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who is very attentive to what happens around them.
    That guy is a watchman; he misses nothing.
    Ese tipo es un vigilante; no se le escapa nada.
    Street watchman, generally associated with informal security.
    The watchmen in the neighborhood are always ready to help.
    Los vigilantes en el barrio siempre están listos para ayudar.