vigilado

Vigilado is the past participle of the verb vigilar in Spanish, used as an adjective meaning that something is watched, monitored, or under supervision. It denotes a state of being observed by a person, organization, or authority.

In everyday language, vigilado describes objects, places, or processes that are under supervision. Examples include a building or facility that is vigilado by security cameras, or a person described as vigilado by a guardian or tutor. The term can also apply to systems or procedures that are subject to monitoring, auditing, or ongoing oversight, such as a “sistema vigilado” or a “proceso vigilado.” In many contexts, vigilado implies an ongoing, repeatable act of watching or checking rather than a single instance of observation.

In legal, regulatory, or institutional contexts, vigilado is often used to indicate that an item or activity operates under supervision or control. This can refer to compliance monitoring, safety oversight, or regulatory scrutiny. The expression contrasts with terms such as abierto or libre, which imply freedom from ongoing surveillance, and with vigilante, a noun describing a person who watches over others.

Related terms include vigilar (to watch or monitor), vigilancia (surveillance or monitoring), and vigilante (a watcher or guard). The choice between vigilado and related forms depends on whether the emphasis is on the act of watching, the state of being observed, or the entity responsible for the monitoring.