vigilando
“vigilando” means “watching” in Spanish (observing continuously).
watching, guarding
Also: monitoring, keeping an eye on
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El guardia está vigilando la entrada principal.
A2The guard is watching the main entrance.
Llevan horas vigilando el edificio sospechoso.
B1They have been monitoring the suspicious building for hours.
Ella sigue vigilando el progreso de sus estudiantes.
B2She continues monitoring her students' progress.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: vigilando
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'vigilando' to describe an ongoing action?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'vigilare,' meaning 'to be watchful' or 'to remain awake.' It has always been connected to the idea of staying alert and guarding something.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'vigilando' the same as 'mirando'?
Not exactly. While both involve seeing, 'mirando' just means 'looking at' or 'watching' something casually. 'Vigilando' implies a more active, serious, or protective observation, like guarding or monitoring something important.
How do I make 'vigilando' negative?
You simply place 'no' before the verb 'estar'. For example, 'No estoy vigilando a nadie' (I am not watching anyone).