Vigilias (en. Vigils)

/bi.ɣiˈli.as/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Act of being on watch, especially during the night.

Prayer vigils are held every week at the church.

Las vigilias de oración se realizan cada semana en la iglesia.

Ceremony or gathering held during the night in honor of someone deceased.

A vigil was held in memory of the victims.

Se llevó a cabo una vigilia en memoria de las víctimas.

Moment of reflection or meditation, often in contact with the spiritual.

Vigils are an opportunity to connect with deeper thoughts.

Las vigilias son una oportunidad para conectarse con los pensamientos más profundos.

From Latin 'vigilias', which means 'night of watchfulness'.

prayer vigil

Religious gathering to pray during the night.

vigilia de oración

to keep vigil

To be on watch or wait for a determined period.

hacer vigilia

funeral vigil

Ceremony held in tribute to a deceased person.

vigilia fúnebre

watchful

Person who watches or is attentive.

vigilante

to watch

To maintain vigilance over something or someone.

vigilar

watchfulness

Action of watching or being alert.

vigilancia

To be awake all night.

Last night I had to keep vigil because I had an exam.

Anoche tuve que hacer una vigilia porque tenía un examen.

To stay alert in a given situation.

During the party, everyone was on vigil to avoid problems.

Durante la fiesta, todos estaban en vigilia para evitar problemas.