acecho

Noun masculine B2 #30594 most common

Translations

Refers to the act of lurking or lying in wait.

Los soldados estaban en acecho, esperando el momento perfecto para atacar.

The soldiers were in ambush, waiting for the perfect moment to attack.

Los soldados esperaban en acecho al enemigo para sorprenderlo en el momento adecuado.

The soldiers waited in ambush for the enemy to surprise him at the right moment.

The stalker was lurking, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.