prowl
US /praʊl/
UK /praʊl/
1.
merodear, rondar, acechar
to move around quietly in a place trying not to be seen or heard, for example when hunting
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The lion began to prowl through the tall grass, searching for prey.
El león comenzó a merodear entre la hierba alta, buscando presas.
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He was seen prowling around the building late at night.
Se le vio merodeando por el edificio a altas horas de la noche.
1.
merodeo, ronda, acecho
an act of moving around stealthily, especially in search of prey or plunder
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The cat's silent prowl through the garden was almost imperceptible.
El silencioso merodeo del gato por el jardín era casi imperceptible.
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The police were on the prowl for the escaped suspect.
La policía estaba al acecho del sospechoso fugado.