¿Qué significa 'spy on' en inglés?

"spy on"

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if you were at a concert or spying on a

IPA:/spaɪ ɒn/

Significado

Mejor traducción

espiar a

Spy onsignifica vigilar a alguien de forma secreta, a menudo sin su consentimiento. Proviene del inglés antiguo y se usa para describir acciones como escuchar conversaciones o seguir a alguien. No confundir con 'watch', que implica observar sin intenciones ocultas. Es una frase informal, así que utilízala con cuidado, ya que puede sonar acusatoria.

Cuándo usar

The phrasal verb 'spy on' is typically used in informal contexts. In more formal situations, use verbs like 'monitor' or 'observe'.

It always takes a direct object: 'I spy on my neighbor' (Espero a mi vecino).

The use of 'on' is crucial; 'spy' alone doesn't have the same meaning.

Errores comunes

Using 'mirar a' literally. While 'mirar' means 'to look,' 'spy on' implies a clandestine activity.

Forgetting the 'on': Saying 'spy someone' is incorrect.

Confusing 'spy on' with 'look at'. 'Look at' is a neutral observation, while 'spy on' is suspicious.

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