Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sentinela
noun
sen-tee-NEH-lah
Definition
A person or thing that watches over or guards something.
Examples
- The sentinela stood watch over the castle entrance, ensuring that no intruders could enter.
- Every night, the sentinela would take his position at the lookout post, ready to alert the village of any approaching threats.
- In the animal kingdom, some species have sentinelas among their group to watch for predators while others forage for food.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a ‘sentinela’ refers to a guardian or protector, often monitoring to prevent harm or danger.
Synonyms
- guardian
- watcher
- protector
- sentinel