Translation of "lying in wait" into Spanish

al acecho, celada, emboscada are the top translations of "lying in wait" into Spanish.

lying in wait noun

The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise. [..]

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  • al acecho

    I just want to make sure there are no anarchists lying in wait.

    Quiero estar seguro que no haya ningún anarquista al acecho.

  • celada

    noun feminine

    Hecho de ocultarse y acechar para atacar por sorpresa.

    16 And when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.

    16 Entonces el hijo de la hermana de Pablo, oyendo hablar de la celada, fue y entró en la fortaleza, y dio aviso a Pablo.

  • emboscada

    noun feminine

    Hecho de ocultarse y acechar para atacar por sorpresa.

  • Less frequent translations

    • encerrona
    • trampa

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