espiar — meaning in English

English meaning

• peep noun A short, high-pitched sound, like that of a baby bird.
• spy noun A person who secretly gathers information about others, often for a government or rival organization.

Senses

espiar is used for these senses in English:

• peep (intransitive, dated) To begin to appear; to look forth from concealment; to make the first appearance.
• spy (intransitive) To act as a spy.

peep — full definition

1. noun A short, high-pitched sound, like that of a baby bird.
2. verb To look quickly or secretly, often through a small opening.
3. verb To begin to appear, as if emerging from hiding.

spy — full definition

1. noun A person who secretly gathers information about others, often for a government or rival organization.
2. verb To secretly watch or gather information on someone.
3. verb To catch sight of something, often unexpectedly.

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