lurking

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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:

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InglésEspañol
lurking adj figurative (danger: unsuspected)acechante adj
  al acecho loc adj
  latente adj
  oculto/a adj
 The lurking danger of an avalanche made the mountain dwellers nervous.
 El peligro acechante por avalancha provocó nerviosismo entre los habitantes de la montaña.
lurking adj (person: lying in wait)expectante adj
  a la espera loc adj
 The girls in the park ignored the lurking man on the bench.
 Las niñas en el parque ignoraron al hombre que estaba sentado en el banco expectante.
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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:

Principal Translations
InglésEspañol
lurk vi (wait hidden)acechar vi
  merodear vi
 The cat lurked in the bushes, waiting for potential prey.
 El gato acechaba en los arbustos, esperando posibles presas.
lurk vi (internet forum)mirar vtr
  (figurado)espiar vtr
 Richard liked to lurk on forums about his favorite books, but didn't like to contribute.
 A Richard le gustaba mirar en los foros sobre sus libros favoritos, pero no le gustaba participar.
lurk vi figurative (danger, etc.: be present)acechar vi
 When you become a parent, you start to notice danger lurking everywhere.
 Cuando te conviertes en padre, empiezas a ver el peligro acechando por todas partes.
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Collocations: a lurking [attendant, lion, observer], a lurking [danger, threat, presence], a lurking [sense, fear, feeling], more...

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