What is the Spanish word for "lurk"?

Learn how to say "lurk" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

lurk

Spanish

acechar

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Alternative translations of "lurk"

merodear
esconderse
aguardar
ocultarse

Examples of how to use "lurk" in Spanish

English
Something was lurking in the shadows.
Spanish
Algo acechaba en las sombras.
English
A cat lurks behind the garden fence.
Spanish
Un gato acecha detrás de la cerca del jardín.
English
She lurked near the quiet bookstore yesterday.
Spanish
Ella acechaba cerca de la librería silenciosa ayer.
English
They are lurking in the online chat now.
Spanish
Ellos están acechando en el chat en línea ahora.
English
He has lurked in forums for many years.
Spanish
Él ha acechado en los foros durante muchos años.

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