English–Spanish
“surveillance” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/bixiˈlanθja/
Example
La policía aumentó la vigilancia en el barrio.
The police increased surveillance in the neighborhood.
How to say “surveillance” in Spanish
“Surveillance” in Spanish is vigilancia.
Continuous watch of people, places, or activities to prevent or detect danger or crime.
Example sentences with vigilancia
El vecino se quejó de la vigilancia constante.
The neighbor complained about the constant surveillance.
Tips for using vigilancia
- The word is used mainly in formal or official contexts (police, CCTV, border control), while everyday 'be alert' is normally expressed with estar atento.