What does "velar" mean in English?

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Portuguese

velar

English

to watch over

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Alternative translations of "velar"

to keep vigil

Examples of how to use "velar" in Portuguese

Portuguese
A mãe velava o sono do filho.
English
The mother watched over her son's sleep.
Portuguese
Eu velo o poemário todas as noites.
English
I watch over the poetry collection every night.
Portuguese
Ontem, ela velou o avô na capela.
English
Yesterday, she kept vigil over her grandfather at the chapel.
Portuguese
Quando eu era criança, velávamos juntos.
English
When I was a child, we kept vigil together.
Portuguese
Amanhã vocês velarão o colega querido.
English
Tomorrow, you will watch over the dear colleague.
Portuguese
Se eu pudesse, eu velaria em silêncio.
English
If I could, I would keep vigil in silence.

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A mãe velava o sono do filho.

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