espiando
“espiando” means “spying” in Spanish (watching someone secretly).
spying
Also: watching, peeking
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Creo que el vecino nos está espiando desde su balcón.
A2I think the neighbor is spying on us from his balcony.
Ella pasó la tarde espiando a los pájaros en el jardín.
B1She spent the afternoon watching the birds in the garden.
Siguieron espiando a pesar de que sabían que estaba mal.
B2They kept on spying even though they knew it was wrong.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: espiando
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence means 'They are spying on us'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Old German word 'spehôn', which meant 'to look at' or 'to watch'. It traveled through Latin and Old French before becoming the Spanish word we use today.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'espiando' used for computer hacking?
Yes, it can be used to describe someone 'spying' on data or digital activities, just like in English.
Does 'espiando' always mean something bad?
Usually, yes, because it implies doing something without permission. However, it can be used playfully between friends.