What does "acechar" mean in English?

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Spanish

acechar

English

to stalk

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Alternative translations of "acechar"

to lurk
to watch
to spy
to lie in wait

Examples of how to use "acechar" in Spanish

Spanish
El depredador acechaba a su presa.
English
The predator was stalking its prey.
Spanish
El gato acecha al ratón silenciosamente.
English
The cat is silently stalking the mouse.
Spanish
El hombre lo acechó anoche en silencio.
English
The man stalked him quietly last night.
Spanish
El perro acechaba cerca de la puerta.
English
The dog was lurking near the door.
Spanish
El vigilante acechará el perímetro mañana.
English
The guard will watch the perimeter tomorrow.

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El depredador acechaba a su presa.

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