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atisbar

Pronunciation: /atisˈbaɾ/

“atisbar” is a Spanish word. Its 4 meanings in English:

verb

  1. to spy on
  2. to watch, observe
  3. to glimpse, see confusedly
  4. to stakeout

In Spanish

  1. Mirar, observar con cuidado; observar cautelosamente.
  2. Vislumbrar.

Etymology

Unknown, perhaps related to avistar. According to Corominas, may be a borrowing from Asturian achisbar, of same meaning.

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