What does "merodear" mean in English?

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Spanish

merodear

English

to prowle

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Alternative translations of "merodear"

to prowl
to loiter
to lurk
to roam

Examples of how to use "merodear" in Spanish

Spanish
Un extraño merodeaba por el barrio.
English
A stranger was lurking around the neighborhood.
Spanish
El gato merodea por la cocina.
English
The cat is prowling around the kitchen.
Spanish
Anoche merodearon cerca de mi casa.
English
They prowled near my house last night.
Spanish
De niño merodeaba por los patios.
English
As a child, I used to wander through the courtyards.
Spanish
Mañana merodearemos por el mercado.
English
Tomorrow we will be prowling around the market.

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Un extraño merodeaba por el barrio.

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