What is the Spanish word for "surveillance"?

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

English

surveillance

Spanish

vigilancia

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Alternative translations of "surveillance"

monitoreo
observación
inspección
control

Examples of how to use "surveillance" in Spanish

English
The casino has extensive video surveillance.
Spanish
El casino cuenta con una amplia videovigilancia.
English
The city installed cameras for surveillance.
Spanish
La ciudad instaló cámaras para vigilancia.
English
He works in airport surveillance every day.
Spanish
Él trabaja en vigilancia aeroportuaria todos los días.
English
Surveillance helps police prevent local crime.
Spanish
La vigilancia ayuda a la policía a prevenir delitos locales.
English
Businesses use surveillance to protect their property.
Spanish
Las empresas usan vigilancia para proteger sus propiedades.

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