monitorear
“monitorear” means “to monitor” in Spanish (to observe or check the progress of something).
to monitorAlso: to track, to oversee
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El equipo médico va a monitorear al paciente toda la noche.
A2The medical team is going to monitor the patient all night.
Estamos monitoreando las ventas para ver si la campaña funciona.
B1We are monitoring sales to see if the campaign is working.
Es necesario monitorear el uso del agua durante la sequía.
B2It is necessary to track water usage during the drought.
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Which sentence means 'I am monitoring the computer'?
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Adapted from the English word 'monitor,' which traces back to the Latin word 'monere,' meaning 'to warn' or 'to advise.'
First recorded: 20th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'monitorear' a real word? I heard it's just 'Spanglish.'
It is a real, recognized word! While it was influenced by English, it is fully accepted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), especially in Latin America.
Can I use it to mean 'watching a baby'?
Yes, but it sounds a bit technical. For a baby, you might use 'vigilar' or 'cuidar' (to take care of) unless you are specifically talking about using a baby monitor device.
How do I say 'monitoring' as a noun (e.g., 'The monitoring of the project')?
In that case, use 'el monitoreo' or 'la monitorización.' For example: 'El monitoreo es constante.'