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to watch
01
mirar
to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time
Transitive: to watch sb/sth
Ditransitive: to watch sb do sth
Example
He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset.
Se sentó en el banco del parque y miró el atardecer.
She sat on the park bench and watched the children play in the playground.
Se sentó en el banco del parque y miró a los niños jugar en el parque infantil.
02
observar
to actively pay attention and observe in order to notice any changes or developments
Transitive: to watch developments or activities of something or someone
Example
She watched the stock market closely, monitoring the prices of her investments.
Ella observaba de cerca el mercado de valores, monitoreando los precios de sus inversiones.
The court case is being closely watched by the media.
El caso judicial está siendo observado de cerca por los medios.
03
cuidar, vigilar
used for saying that someone needs to be careful of a particular thing
Transitive: to watch sth
Example
Hey, watch your tone when speaking to your boss.
Oye, cuida tu tono cuando hables con tu jefe.
Watch your step!
Cuidado con donde pisas. El suelo está resbaladizo.
04
vigilar, cuidar
to take care of and look after someone or something for a period of time
Transitive: to watch sb/sth
Example
Can you watch my dog for the weekend?
¿Puedes cuidar de mi perro durante el fin de semana?
Can you watch my plants while I'm away on vacation?
¿Puedes cuidar mis plantas mientras estoy de vacaciones?
05
vigilar, espiar
to observe and monitor someone's activities over an extended period without their knowledge
Transitive: to watch sb/sth
Example
A private investigator was hired to watch a cheating spouse and gather evidence.
Se contrató a un investigador privado para vigilar a un cónyuge infiel y recopilar pruebas.
The police were watching the known gang members closely.
La policía estaba vigilando de cerca a los miembros conocidos de la pandilla.
06
velar, pasar la noche en vela
to stay awake during the night, especially in order to do something
Intransitive
Example
The dedicated scientist watched many nights in the laboratory, conducting experiments and analyzing data.
El científico dedicado veló muchas noches en el laboratorio, realizando experimentos y analizando datos.
The devout worshipper watched whole nights in the church, seeking divine guidance and strength.
El devoto adorador velaba noches enteras en la iglesia, buscando orientación divina y fuerza.
Watch
01
reloj
a small clock worn on a strap on your wrist or carried in your pocket
Example
He wears his watch every day, even when he goes swimming.
Él lleva su reloj todos los días, incluso cuando va a nadar.
Her watch has a leather strap and a gold dial.
Su reloj tiene una correa de cuero y un esfera dorada.
02
guardia, vigilante
a person whose duty is to protect a person or thing by observing them carefully
03
una velada de ruiseñores, un grupo de ruiseñores
a group of nightingales
04
vigilancia, custodia
a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
05
guardia, turno
a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty
06
guardia, vigilia
the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty
07
vigilia, velada
the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
