Spanish word

supervisar

Pronunciation

IPA/supeɾβiˈsaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbsupervise

Example

El jefe supervisa el proyecto.

The boss supervises the project.

Illustration for supervisar (supervise)

More examples

¿Puedes supervisar a los niños esta tarde?

Can you supervise the children this afternoon?

Core concept

A coordinator checking a project checklist while team members work.

Common phrases

  • supervisar a los niños

    supervise the children

  • supervisar un proyecto

    supervise a project

  • supervisar el trabajo

    supervise the work

Similar words

vigilar: Keeps careful watch over people or work to notice hazards or mistakes early.
controlar: Regulates progress or behavior to maintain the desired state of a system.
dirigir: Leads a group by assigning tasks and deciding how their work should proceed.
coordinar: Aligns and schedules different contributors so the whole task runs coherently.

Definition in Spanish

Encargarse de coordinar y comprobar que una tarea o equipo avance según lo previsto, ofreciendo orientación cuando haga falta.

Word origin

The verb derives from Latin super 'above' plus vidēre 'to see', giving the sense of looking over a task or people.

Usage tips

  • Often appears with words like jefe or coordinador to mark managerial oversight rather than the hands-on action implied by controlar.

Other meanings

  • manageverb
  • monitorverb

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