No. 11,469 in Catalan
vetllar
To watch over, to stay awake, or to care for.
In a sentence
Els pares vetllen pel benestar dels seus fills.
Parents watch over the well-being of their children.
In this sentence, 'vetllen' means to care for or oversee, denoting attention and diligence in ensuring well-being.
Vam vetllar tota la nit a la vora de la pacient.
We stayed up all night by the patient's side.
Here, 'vetllar' refers to staying awake or keeping vigil, demonstrating attention and presence during the night.
És important vetllar perquè es compleixin les normes.
It is important to ensure that the rules are followed.
In this context, 'vetllar' means to ensure or oversee, indicating an active role in guaranteeing adherence to rules.
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