What is the Spanish word for "vigil"?

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

English

vigil

Spanish

vigilia

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Alternative translations of "vigil"

velada
vigilia nocturna

Examples of how to use "vigil" in Spanish

English
They held a candlelight vigil for the victims.
Spanish
Organizaron una vigilia a la luz de las velas por las víctimas.
English
They kept a quiet vigil outside the hospital.
Spanish
Mantuvieron una vigilia en silencio afuera del hospital.
English
I attended the candlelight vigil last night.
Spanish
Asistí a la vigilia a la luz de las velas anoche.
English
Neighbors organized a vigil for the missing pet.
Spanish
Los vecinos organizaron una vigilia por la mascota desaparecida.
English
She stood in vigil until dawn arrived.
Spanish
Ella se quedó en vigilia hasta que llegó el amanecer.

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They held a candlelight vigil for the victims.

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