🇬🇧🇪🇸 vigilance - vigilancia : English Lesson
noun
“Oops, the video you wanted took a vacation. Here’s a random one that didn’t!”
Meaning of "vigilance" ("vigilancia"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Vigilance means paying close, careful attention to things around you so you can stay safe, spot problems early, or notice anything strange—like a super-alert guard who never stops watching.
My cat practices nighttime vigilance by leaping on my face at 3 a.m. to check if I’m still alive—or just late with snacks.
I watched my ice cream cone with fierce vigilance until I blinked once and my cousin took a bite the size of a crater.
Our dog showed great vigilance by barking at the wind, the mailbox, and his own reflection in the window.
The museum guard showed great vigilance, especially around the statue that kids kept trying to high-five.
Astronauts need constant vigilance in space to stay safe, because even a tiny floating crumb can cause trouble in a spaceship with tons of buttons.
On the dark beach her vigilance kept the toddler from the surf. Her steady vigilance scanned the waves and rocks. Each creak and shadow drew vigilance; she held the child's hand with vigilance. The light on the pier answered her vigilance with a blink. At dawn she sighed, relief folding around them as the child slept safe.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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