I was watching (es. Vigilaba)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

La maestra vigilaba a los estudiantes en el recreo.
The teacher watched the students during recess.
Context: school
Mi mamá vigilaba a mi hermanito mientras jugaba.
My mom watched my little brother while he played.
Context: family
El perro vigilaba la casa de noche.
The dog watched the house at night.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

El profesor vigilaba que todos los alumnos hicieran su examen correctamente.
The teacher watched to ensure that all students took their exam correctly.
Context: education
En la fiesta, un guardia vigilaba la entrada para asegurar la seguridad.
At the party, a guard watched the entrance to ensure safety.
Context: society
La madre vigilaba atentamente el comportamiento de su hijo en el parque.
The mother watched her child's behavior carefully in the park.
Context: family

Advanced (C1-C2)

Era un tiempo en que el estado vigilaba cada movimiento de sus ciudadanos con recelo.
It was a time when the state watched every movement of its citizens with suspicion.
Context: politics
Mientras él vigilaba los detalles de la obra, se dio cuenta de que había muchos aspectos que se podían mejorar.
While he watched the details of the work, he realized there were many aspects that could be improved.
Context: art
La investigación sobre la vigilancia en la era digital muestra que los gobiernos vigilaban de manera más intrusiva a la población.
The research on surveillance in the digital age shows that governments watched the population more intrusively.
Context: technology

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