espreitar — meaning in English
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English meaning
- lurk verb To stay hidden or out of sight, often with the intention to ambush or wait.
- peek verb To look quickly or slyly, often through a small gap or without being noticed.
- peep noun A short, high-pitched sound, like that of a baby bird.
- peer noun Someone of the same rank, age, or status as another person.
- slink verb To move quietly and furtively, often out of guilt, embarrassment, or a wish not to be noticed.
Senses
espreitar is used for these senses in English:
- peek (informal) To look slyly, or with the eyes half closed, or through a crevice; to peep.
- peep (intransitive, dated) To begin to appear; to look forth from concealment; to make the first appearance.
- peer (intransitive) To look with difficulty, or as if searching for something.
- slink (intransitive) To sneak about furtively.
lurk — full definition
- verb To stay hidden or out of sight, often with the intention to ambush or wait.
- verb To exist unnoticed as a threat or possibility.
- verb To read posts on an online forum or group without ever posting yourself.
peek — full definition
- verb To look quickly or slyly, often through a small gap or without being noticed.
- noun A quick or furtive look.