watch
BrE /wɒtʃ/ AmE /wɑːtʃ/
verb / noun en → es
past watched pp watched ing watching
to look at something for a period of time, especially because you are interested in it or want to see what happens
observar, ver
- watch sb/sth
Collocations watch TV · watch a movie
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We watched the sunset from the beach.
Observamos la puesta de sol desde la playa.
to look at a clock or watch to see what time it is
mirar, ver
- watch the time
Collocations watch the clock · check your watch
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I need to watch the time because I have an appointment.
Necesito mirar la hora porque tengo una cita.
a small device that you wear on your wrist or carry with you to tell the time
reloj, pulsera de reloj
- digital watch
Collocations wristwatch · alarm clock
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She wears a beautiful diamond watch.
Ella lleva un hermoso reloj de diamantes.
to be responsible for looking after something or someone to make sure nothing bad happens to them
vigilar, cuidar
- watch sb/sth
Collocations watch over children · keep an eye on the house
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The guard was watching the entrance.
El guardia vigilaba la entrada.
to record something on video or film
grabar, filmar
- watch sb/sth
Collocations watch a scene · record an event
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They watched the ceremony for later broadcast.
Grabaron la ceremonia para transmitirla más tarde.
to be careful about something or someone, especially to avoid problems or danger
cuidar, tener cuidado con
- watch sb/sth
Collocations watch your step · be careful with the glass
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Watch what you say around her.
Ten cuidado con lo que dices a su alrededor.
to be present at an event or activity, especially to see if rules are being followed
observar, asistir a
- watch sb/sth
Collocations watch a game · attend a meeting
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The referee was watching the match closely.
El árbitro observaba el partido de cerca.
to tell someone what time it is using a clock or watch
decir la hora, indicar la hora
- watch the time
Collocations check your watch · tell someone the time
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Can you watch the time for me?
¿Podrías indicarme la hora?
Phrasal verbs
ten cuidado, presta atención
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Watch out for the ice on the road.
Ten cuidado con el hielo en la carretera.
vigilar, cuidar de
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She watched over the children while their parents were away.
Ella cuidó a los niños mientras sus padres estaban ausentes.
estar atento, prestar atención a
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Watch out for the slippery floor.
Está atento al piso resbaladizo.
observar continuamente, seguir viendo
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We watched on as the storm approached.
Seguimos observando mientras se acercaba la tormenta.
vigilar continuamente, cuidar de
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The security guard watched over the building all night.
El guardia de seguridad vigiló el edificio toda la noche.
Idioms
vigilar como un halcón, estar muy atento
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The teacher watched the students like a hawk during the exam.
El profesor vigiló a los estudiantes como un halcón durante el examen.
tener cuidado, estar alerta
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Watch your back in this new job.
Ten cuidado en este nuevo trabajo.
mirar constantemente el reloj, estar impaciente por terminar
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He's always watching the clock to go home.
Él siempre está mirando el reloj para irse a casa.