English–Spanish
“loiter” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/meɾoðeˈaɾ/
Example
Hay alguien merodeando por la calle.
Someone is loitering in the street.
How to say “loiter” in Spanish
“Loiter” in Spanish is merodear.
A person lingering near a doorway, watching quietly.
Example sentences with merodear
Los ladrones suelen merodear por el vecindario antes de entrar.
Thieves often loiter in the neighborhood before entering.
Tips for using merodear
- Carries a strong suspicious or predatory connotation, unlike neutral English verbs such as stroll or hang around.