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vigilou

[vi-ji-ˈloʊ]
verb
watched, guarded, kept watch
1. past tense of 'vigilar' - to watch over or keep guard
He watched over the children while they played.
Ele vigilou as crianças enquanto brincavam.
2. to monitor or observe carefully
The security guard vigilantly observed the premises.
O guarda de segurança vigilou as instalações.
3. to keep vigil or maintain surveillance
She watched over him throughout the night.
Ela vigilou por ele a noite toda.
Synonyms
observousupervisionoumonitorouguardouvigiou
Antonyms
descuidounegligenciouignorou

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vigilou
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
vigilou
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

vigilar de perto
vigilar os passos de alguém
manter vigilância
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