velar por

look after; watch over; ensure the well-being of

→ velar

phrase Rare #34,710

look after; watch over; ensure the well-being of Often used in formal contexts. It can mean to watch over, protect, or make sure something is properly taken care of.

SP: Ellos están obligados a velar por la salud de los trabajadores.

EN: They are required to look after the workers' health.

Y yo tengo que velar por su lado y el de Clayton, viejo.

And I have to look out for his side and Clayton's, man.

— Cidade dos Homens (2007)

Tengo la obligación de velar por los intereses de Tom.

I have an obligation to look after Tom's interests.

Mi trabajo es velar por la señora.

My job is to look after the lady.

— La doncella (2016)

Oh Padre, para que podamos guiar y velar por Tu Iglesia.

Oh Father, that we may guide and watch over Your Church.

— Cónclave (2024)

Ellos están obligados a velar por la salud de los trabajadores.

They are obligated to look after the health of the workers.

— Moscú no cree en las lágrimas (1980)