vigilancia
|vi-gi-lan-cia|
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/biɣiˈlansja/
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/biɣiˈlanθja/
keeping watch
Etymology
'vigilancia' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'vigilantia', where 'vigil' meant 'awake' or 'watchful' (from the verb 'vigilare', to keep watch).
'vigilantia' in Latin passed into the Romance evolution that led to Old Spanish forms (via Vulgar Latin/medieval usages) and eventually became modern Spanish 'vigilancia'.
Initially it meant 'wakefulness' or 'the state of being awake/watchful'; over time it broadened to include systematic monitoring, surveillance, and supervisory observation in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
systematic surveillance or monitoring of people, places, or activities (e.g., CCTV, security checks).
La vigilancia de las cámaras ayudó a identificar al sospechoso.
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Noun 2
vigilance; the state of being watchful and alert to detect danger or problems.
Los guardias mantienen vigilancia durante la noche.
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Noun 3
medical or supervisory observation; the act of keeping someone under observation (e.g., patient monitoring, detention observation).
El paciente quedó en vigilancia por 24 horas.
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Last updated: 2025/11/12 03:28