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“peek” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/esˈpjaɾ/

Example

No debes espiar a tu vecino.

You must not peek at your neighbor.

Illustration for espiar (peek)

How to say “peek” in Spanish

“Peek” in Spanish is espiar.

Person peeking through blinds at a neighbor.

Full entry for espiar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with espiar

No intentes espiar las conversaciones privadas de otra persona.

Don't try to eavesdrop on another person's private conversations.

Tips for using espiar

  • The verb normally takes a person as its object with the personal a (espiar a alguien) and conveys secretive surveillance rather than a casual glance.

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