What does "vigilar" mean in English?

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Spanish

vigilar

English

to watch

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Alternative translations of "vigilar"

watch
monitor
guard
supervise
look out for

Examples of how to use "vigilar" in Spanish

Spanish
Vigila al niño mientras juego.
English
Watch the child while I play.
Spanish
Yo vigilo la tienda cada noche.
English
I monitor the store every night.
Spanish
Ayer vigilaste el parque con cuidado.
English
Yesterday you watched the park carefully.
Spanish
Ella vigilaba a los niños pequeños.
English
She was watching the little children.
Spanish
Mañana vigilaremos la entrada principal.
English
Tomorrow we will monitor the main entrance.

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Vigila al niño mientras juego.

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