English–Spanish
“watch over” in Spanish
How to say “watch over” in Spanish
“Watch over” in Spanish is velar.
An alert caregiver protecting and responding to another person's needs.
Example sentences with velar
Los vecinos velan por la seguridad del barrio.
The neighbors watch over the security of the neighborhood.
Tips for using velar
- Velar usually implies ongoing responsibility or protection rather than a one-time look, and por commonly marks the person who is being cared for.
Other Spanish words for “watch over”
Los padres vigilan a sus hijos en el parque.
Parents watch over their children in the park.