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- [vi-jee-uh; Spanish bee-hee-ah]
- /vɪˈdʒi ə; Spanish biˈhi ɑ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vi-jee-uh; Spanish bee-hee-ah]
- /vɪˈdʒi ə; Spanish biˈhi ɑ/
Definitions of vigia word
- noun plural vigia a navigational hazard whose existence or position is uncertain. 1
- noun vigia a navigational hazard marked on a chart although its existence and nature has not been confirmed 0
- noun vigia (nautical) A warning on a navigational chart indicating a possible reef or other hazard of unknown exact location. 0
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Origin of vigia
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; < Spanish vigía lookout, reef, probably < Portuguese vigia, noun derivative of vigiar to watch < Latin vigilāre; see vigilant
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Parts of speech for Vigia
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vigia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.