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vigiou

[vi-ʒi-ˈou]
verb
watched, kept watch, guarded
1. Third person singular past tense of 'vigiar' - to watch over, keep watch, or guard someone or something
He watched over the house while they were away.
Ele vigiou a casa enquanto eles estavam fora.
2. To monitor or observe closely
The teacher watched the students during the exam.
A professora vigiou os alunos durante a prova.
3. To keep under surveillance
Security cameras watched the entrance all night.
Câmeras de segurança vigiaram a entrada a noite toda.
Synonyms
observoumonitorousupervisionouguardoufiscalizou
Antonyms
ignoroudescuidouabandonou

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vigiou
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
vigiou
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

vigiar de perto
vigiar atentamente
vigiar como um gavião
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