vigils
definitions
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noun
watchful periods of sleeplessness, often for religious or solemn purposeses: vigilia
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noun
periods of sleeplessness due to grief or anxietyes: vigilia
examples
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The monks kept vigil all night.
Los monjes pasaron la noche en vigilia.
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She spent many vigils by his bedside.
Pasó muchas noches en vigilia a su lado.