watchful

• Describe a una persona que está atenta y observa con cuidado lo que ocurre, especialmente para evitar peligros o errores.

Describes someone who is alert and paying close attention to what is happening, especially to avoid danger or mistakes.

1. Closely observantB2formal

   Engaged in or accustomed to close observation; paying careful attention to what is happening.

   Atento, vigilante

   • The watchful guard noticed the suspicious movement.
   • She remained watchful during the entire negotiation.
   • Parents should be watchful of their children's online activities.

   Sinónimosalertattentiveawareobservanton guardvigilantwary

   Antónimosheedlessinattentivenegligentobliviousunobservant

2. Sleepless or wakefulC1formalbritish

   Experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness; unable to sleep.

   desvelado o insomne

   • He spent a watchful night waiting for news.
   • The watchful hours before dawn seemed endless.
   • She lay watchful in her bed, listening to the rain.

   Sinónimossleeplessunsleepingwakeful