watcher

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que observa con atención algo o a alguien, que vigila o custodia un lugar, o que permanece despierto junto a un enfermo o difunto.

A noun referring to a person who closely observes something, keeps watch as a guard, or maintains a vigil by a sickbed or deceased person.

1. ObserverB1formal

   A person who closely observes something, such as an event, exhibition, or activity.

   Observador

   • The bird watcher spent hours in the forest with binoculars.
   • She is a keen watcher of political debates.
   • The gallery watcher noted every detail of the painting.

   Sinónimoslooker-onobserveronlookeroverseerspectatorviewer

2. Guard or SentinelB1formal

   A person who keeps watch or guards a place, person, or thing.

   Centinela

   • The night watcher patrolled the building's perimeter.
   • A watcher was posted at the gate to ensure security.
   • The watcher alerted the team when strangers approached.

   Sinónimosguardlookoutpatrolsentinelsentrywatchman

3. Vigil KeeperB2formal

   A person who keeps a devotional vigil by a sick bed or by a dead body.

   Vigilante de velatorio

   • The family watcher stayed by the patient's bedside all night.
   • A watcher was appointed to sit with the deceased until the funeral.
   • The watcher prayed silently during the vigil.

   Sinónimoswaker