acechar
stalk
Observar a alguien o algo de manera secreta y con cuidado, generalmente para atacar o sorprender.
The Spanish word "acechar" means to watch closely or to spy on someone or something, usually in a secretive or cautious manner. It is often used to describe when someone stalks or lies in wait, typically with the intent to catch or observe without being noticed. For example, animals might "acechar" their prey, or a person might "acechar" another to gather information.
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Examples
El lobo acechaba a su presa en la oscuridad.verb
The wolf stalked its prey in the darkness.
El león sabe cómo acechar a su objetivo antes de atacar.verb
The lion knows how to stalk its target before attacking.
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