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lurk in Spanish

lurk in Spanish is acecho, merodeo, mironeo — lurk means to stay hidden or out of sight, often with the intention to ambush or wait.

lurk in Spanish

acecho
noun
The act of lurking.
merodeo
noun
The act of lurking.
mironeo
noun
The act of lurking.
ocultamiento
noun
The act of lurking.
acechar
verb
To remain concealed in order to ambush.
agazaparse
verb
To remain concealed in order to ambush.
esconderse
verb
To remain unobserved.
ocultarse
verb
To remain unobserved.
hurguetear
verb
To hang out or wait around a location, preferably without drawing attention to oneself.
merodear
verb
To hang out or wait around a location, preferably without drawing attention to oneself.
urguetear
verb
To hang out or wait around a location, preferably without drawing attention to oneself.
vigilar
verb
To hang out or wait around a location, preferably without drawing attention to oneself.
intrusar
verb
(Internet slang) To read an Internet forum without posting comments or making one's presence apparent.
mirar
verb
(Internet slang) To read an Internet forum without posting comments or making one's presence apparent.
observar
verb
(Internet slang) To read an Internet forum without posting comments or making one's presence apparent.

What does "lurk" mean?

  1. verb To stay hidden or out of sight, often with the intention to ambush or wait.
    "A cat lurked behind the bushes, watching the birds."
  2. verb To exist unnoticed as a threat or possibility.
    "Danger lurks around every corner of the old mine."
  3. verb To read posts on an online forum or group without ever posting yourself.
    "He'd been lurking on the forum for years before finally creating an account."
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lurk in a sentence

  • A cat lurked behind the bushes, watching the birds.
  • Danger lurks around every corner of the old mine.
  • He'd been lurking on the forum for years before finally creating an account.

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What is "lurk" in Spanish?

"lurk" in Spanish is acecho, merodeo, mironeo. lurk means: To stay hidden or out of sight, often with the intention to ambush or wait.

How do you use "lurk" in a sentence?

Example: "A cat lurked behind the bushes, watching the birds." In Spanish, "lurk" is acecho, merodeo, mironeo.

Are there other ways to say "lurk" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 15 translations listed for "lurk": acecho, merodeo, mironeo, ocultamiento, acechar, agazaparse.

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