OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 6714

watch

/ˈwɒt͡ʃ/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
extensible • guasho • muñequera • peluco • reloj • washo
A portable or wearable timepiece.
Meronyms: watch face, watch receiver, watchspring, watch battery, watchstrap, watch strap, watchband
More people today carry a watch on their wrists than in their pockets; some people today don't use a watch at all, because their smartphone serves the purpose well enough.
aguaite • vigía (desus.)
The act of guarding and observing someone or something.
All the long night their mournful watch they keep.
shepherds keeping watch by night
Phrases
No hay frases
Word forms
📚 verb • entry_id 6715

watch

/ˈwɒt͡ʃ/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
aguaitar • clachar (Mesoamerica) • guachear • güeitear • observar • tlachar • washar
To observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention.
Put a little baking soda in some vinegar and watch what happens.
Watch this!
tener cuidado
To be wary or cautious of.
You should watch that guy. He has a reputation for lying.
aguaitar • guachar • güeitear • invigilar • velar • vigilar • wachar • wachear
To attend to dangers to or regarding.
Watch yourself when you talk to him.
watch your head; watch your step
Phrases
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