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vigilant

[ˈvɪdʒɪlənt]
adjective
vigilante
1. keeping careful watch for possible danger or problems
The security guard remained vigilant throughout the night.
O guarda de segurança permaneceu vigilante durante toda a noite.
2. attentive and watchful; alert
Parents should be vigilant about their children's online activities.
Os pais devem ser vigilantes quanto às atividades online dos seus filhos.
NYC Slang
on point; peeping game tight
Synonyms
watchfulalertattentiveobservantcautiouswary
Antonyms
negligentcarelessinattentiveunwaryunaware

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vigilante
Most common usage across Brazil
Portugal
vigilante
Standard Portuguese usage, same as Brazilian
General Brazilian
alerta
Alternative translation meaning alert/attentive

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep a vigilant eye on
stand vigilant
remain vigilant
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