supervisión
“supervisión” means “supervision” in Spanish (overseeing a task or person).
supervision
Also: oversight, monitoring
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Los niños están jugando bajo la supervisión de sus padres.
A2The children are playing under the supervision of their parents.
El nuevo empleado necesita un poco de supervisión al principio.
B1The new employee needs a bit of oversight at the beginning.
La supervisión técnica es fundamental para evitar errores en la obra.
C1Technical supervision is essential to avoid errors at the construction site.
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From Latin 'super' (over) and 'videre' (to see). It describes the act of 'seeing over' or looking down upon a task to ensure it's done correctly.
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'supervisión' the same as 'control'?
They are similar, but 'supervisión' usually implies guiding or helping someone while they work, whereas 'control' can sound more strict or dominant.
Does it have a plural form?
Yes, the plural is 'supervisiones'. Note that the accent mark is dropped in the plural form.
Can I use it for home life?
Absolutely! It's very common to talk about children being under the 'supervisión' of adults.