watching

• Sustantivo que denota la acción de observar o mirar algo con atención, a menudo durante un período de tiempo; también puede referirse a la vigilancia o supervisión de algo o alguien.

A noun referring to the act of observing or looking at something attentively, often over a period of time.

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1. B1formal

   The act of observing something or someone carefully, often with patience.

   Observación

   • The watching of the stars requires a clear night sky.
   • His constant watching of the door made everyone nervous.
   • The watching of the patient's condition is crucial.

   Sinónimosinspectionmonitoringobservationscrutinysurveillanceviewing

• Verbo que indica la acción de mirar algo con atención o durante un tiempo, así como observar un evento o espectáculo. También puede implicar vigilar o seguir algo con la vista.

A verb used to indicate the act of looking at or observing something attentively.

1. Look at or observeA1formal

   To look at something or someone carefully or for a period of time.

   mirar

   • I watched a movie last night.
   • Watch the children while they play.
   • She watched the sunset from the beach.

   Sinónimoscontemplateeyelook atmonitorobserveregardscrutinizeview

   Antónimosdisregardignoreneglect

2. Pay attention toA2formal

   To observe carefully to learn or understand something.

   prestar atención

   • Watch how I do it first.
   • Watch your step on the stairs.
   • Watch what happens next.

   Sinónimosexaminemonitorobservescrutinizestudy

   Antónimosdisregardignoreneglectoverlook

3. Guard or monitorB1formal

   To keep watch over something or someone to protect or control.

   vigilar

   • The security guard watched the entrance.
   • They watched the suspect all night.
   • Watch the pot so it doesn't boil over.

   Sinónimosguardmonitorobserveoverseepatrolprotectsupervisesurvey

   Antónimosabandonforsakeignoreneglectoverlook

Variantes phrasalwatch outwatch over