Vigilarlo (en. Keep an eye on it)

/bi.xiˈlaɾ.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Definition: To keep an eye on someone or something.

Example sentence: It is important to watch over him while he plays in the park.

Es importante vigilarlo mientras juega en el parque.

Definition: To monitor a person's behavior.

Example sentence: The teacher decided to watch over him during the exam.

El profesor decidió vigilarlo durante el examen.

Definition: To take care of someone's safety.

Example sentence: The night watchman is there to watch over him.

El guarda nocturno está allí para vigilarlo.

Etymology/Origin: From the Spanish 'vigilar', which comes from the Latin 'vigilare'.

Phrase: watch over a child

Meaning: To care for and observe a child to ensure their safety.

vigilar un niño

Phrase: watch closely

Meaning: To observe something with great attention and detail.

vigilar de cerca

Phrase: watch over a place

Meaning: To maintain attention over a space to avoid problems.

vigilar un lugar

Related word: watcher

Description: A person who observes and takes care of a place.

vigilante

Related word: observation

Description: The act of seeing and paying attention to something.

observación

Related word: custody

Description: Responsibility for taking care of something or someone.

custodia

Slang meaning: Cool

Example: I'm going to watch over him, so don't worry.

Voy a vigilarlo, así que no te preocupes.

Slang meaning: On top of

Example: I'm always on top of him when he is at home.

Siempre estoy encima de él cuando está en casa.