watching

[ˈwɒtʃɪŋ]

verb (gerund/present participle)

assistindo

1. observing someone or something carefully

I am watching the sunset.

Estou assistindo ao pôr do sol.

2. monitoring or supervising

She is watching the children while they play.

Ela está observando as crianças enquanto brincam.

3. viewing a film, television program, or other visual content

We were watching a movie last night.

Estávamos assistindo a um filme ontem à noite.

4. paying attention to something with caution or concern

You should be watching your spending habits.

Você deveria estar observando seus hábitos de gastos.

NYC Slang

peeping; keeping an eye on

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

assistindo

most common usage for watching TV or films

General Brazilian

observando

used when emphasizing careful observation or monitoring

Portugal

a ver

common informal usage, especially for watching TV

Portugal

a observar

more formal usage for careful observation

watch your back

watch out

watch your tongue

keep watch

watch and wait

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