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    Vigilia (en. Vigil)

    /biˈxili.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Period of time in which one remains awake and alert, especially to care for or pay attention to something.
    The vigil for the sick was exhausting for the family.
    La vigilia del enfermo fue agotadora para la familia.
    Action of watching over or being attentive to something or someone.
    The soldier maintained a constant vigil at the border.
    El soldado mantuvo una vigilia constante en la frontera.
    Nighttime religious celebration in honor of a saint or a specific event.
    They attended the vigil on the night of the celebration.
    Asistieron a la vigilia en la noche de la festividad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vigilĭa', meaning 'awakening' or 'watchfulness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to keep vigil
    Staying awake to care for or watch over something.
    tener vigilia
    arms vigil
    State of alert in a conflict area.
    vigilia de armas
    prayer vigil
    Gathering to pray during the night.
    vigilia de oración

    Related Words

    to watch
    Being attentive to something or someone.
    vigilar
    guard
    Person responsible for watching over.
    vigilante
    sleeplessness
    State of being sleepless or without sleep.
    desvelo

    Slang Meanings

    Being in alert or anticipatory mode.
    At the party, everyone was on vigil waiting for the toast.
    En la fiesta, todos estaban en vigilia esperando el brindis.
    Not sleeping at night to enjoy something.
    We held a vigil for the concert that started at midnight.
    Hicimos una vigilia por el concierto que empezaba a medianoche.