Vigil in spanish

Vigilia

pronunciation: bixiliɑ part of speech: noun
In gestures

vigil = vigilia, vela, velatorio. 

Example: A candlelit vigil is to take place in Manchester in memory of those killed every year as a result of domestic violence.

more:

» keep + a vigil on = velar por.

Example: One member of the library staff may act as stock editor and it will be his or her task to keep a constant vigil on the stock.

» keep + vigil = mantenerse alerta, estar ojo avizor, mantenerse ojo avizor, permanecer ojo avizor.

Example: She keeps vigil as she walks, maintaining her distance from everyone around her.

» maintain + a vigil = salvaguardar, vigilar, seguir de cerca, estar al tanto de.

Example: Anita and Sushila are members of the first all-women patrol squad that is maintaining a vigil at places frequented by women and girls to provide them with a sense of safety and confidence.

Vigil synonyms

watch in spanish: , pronunciation: wɑtʃ part of speech: verb, noun
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