noun🔗ShareEspíaA person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage)."The spy followed the new student around school, secretly noting her schedule and friends. "El espía siguió a la nueva estudiante por la escuela, anotando en secreto su horario y amigos.personjobactionmilitarypolicegovernmentorganizationstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEspiarTo act as a spy."During the Cold War, Russia and America would each spy on each other for recon."Durante la Guerra Fría, Rusia y Estados Unidos se espiaban mutuamente para obtener información.militarypolicegovernmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEspiar, divisarTo spot; to catch sight of."I think I can spy that hot guy coming over here."Creo que puedo divisar a ese chico guapo que viene para acá.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEspiar, vigilarTo search narrowly; to scrutinize."The teacher spied for any signs of cheating during the exam. "El profesor espió cualquier señal de trampa durante el examen.actionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEspiar, espiarTo explore; to see; to view; inspect and examine secretly, as a country."The detective spied on the suspect's house to gather clues about the robbery. "El detective espió la casa del sospechoso para reunir pistas sobre el robo.actionpolicemilitarygovernmentworldChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
