watchdog
US /ˈwɑːtʃ.dɑːɡ/
UK /ˈwɑːtʃ.dɑːɡ/
1.
perro guardián
a dog kept to guard property
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The farmer relied on his loyal watchdog to protect the livestock.
El granjero confiaba en su leal perro guardián para proteger el ganado.
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We need a good watchdog for our property.
Necesitamos un buen perro guardián para nuestra propiedad.
2.
organismo de control, vigilante
a person or group that monitors the activities of an organization or person to ensure that they are not doing anything illegal or wrong
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The consumer watchdog group exposed the company's deceptive advertising practices.
El grupo vigilante del consumidor expuso las prácticas publicitarias engañosas de la empresa.
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An independent watchdog was appointed to investigate the allegations.
Se nombró un organismo de control independiente para investigar las acusaciones.