Pesquisar
to spy
01
espionar, observar secretamente
to secretly observe someone
Transitive: to spy on sb
02
ver, espiar
to see or glimpse something briefly or from a distance
Transitive: to spy sb/sth
Example
From the top of the hill, they spied the distant lights of the city below.
He spied a hidden message written on the back of the envelope.
As they walked through the market, she spied a rare book in one of the stalls.
03
espionar, investigar
to secretly gather information about enemies, competitors, or others
Intransitive: to spy for sb | to spy on an enemy or rival
Example
The government suspected that several employees were secretly spying for foreign intelligence agencies.
The diplomat was accused of spying for a foreign power.
During the Cold War, many people were recruited to spy for their countries.
Spy
01
espião, informante
someone who is employed by a government to obtain secret information on another person, country, company, etc.
Example
The spy carefully evaded surveillance while gathering details on a confidential project.
The spy used hidden cameras to gather intelligence on the enemy ’s activities.
The spy 's mission was to uncover secrets that could influence international relations.
02
espião, observador
a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people
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