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vigilō — meaning in English

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English meaning

watch noun A small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.

Senses

vigilō is used for these senses in English:

watch (transitive) To attend to dangers to or regarding.
watch (intransitive) To be vigilant or on one's guard.

watch — full definition

noun A small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.
noun The act of keeping guard over someone or something, or the period during which this happens.
verb To look at something attentively for a period of time.
verb To be careful or alert about something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Latin words

horologium armillare vigilia aspecto aspicio cōnspiciō specio specto spectō custodio teneo