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supervisar

to supervise

verb soo-pehr-bee-SAHR Rare

Also means

to oversee

Usage Note

Supervisar is a direct Latin-influenced term used in professional and administrative contexts. The noun counterpart is supervisión (f) and the person doing it is a supervisor/supervisora. In Spain it is equally common to say vigilar or controlar for lighter oversight; supervisar carries a more formal, managerial register.

Examples

"Es su trabajo supervisar al equipo."

Natural Translation

It is her job to supervise the team.

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