vigía

See also: vigia

Spanish

Etymology

From Portuguese vigia, ultimately from Latin vigilare.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /biˈxia/ [biˈxi.a]
• Rhymes: -ia
• Hyphenation: vi‧gí‧a

Noun

vigía m (plural vigías)

1. lookout, watchtower (vantage point with a view of the surrounding area)
2. (nautical) reef (chain or range of rocks, sand, or coral protruding from the surface of the water)

vigía m or f (plural vigías)

1. lookout (person on watch for approaching danger, enemy, etc.)

Synonyms

• (watchtower): atalaya

Descendants

• vigia