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    Alguaciles (en. Bailiffs)

    /alɡwaˈθiles/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Person who acts as an assistant or enforcer of judicial authorities.
    The constables executed the arrest warrant issued by the judge.
    Los alguaciles llevaron a cabo la orden de arresto emitida por el juez.
    Responsible for maintaining order in the courts.
    The constable ensured that attendees behaved appropriately in the courtroom.
    El alguacil se aseguró de que los asistentes se comportaran adecuadamente en la sala.
    Order agent working in collaboration with the police.
    Constables collaborate with the police in carrying out certain tasks.
    Los alguaciles colaboran con la policía en la ejecución de ciertas tareas.

    Etymology

    From the Hispanic Arabic 'al-wazīr', meaning 'the one who helps'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chief constable
    Title of a constable with greater responsibilities.
    alguacil mayor
    field constable
    Reference to a constable who operates in rural areas.
    alguacil de campo
    peace officer
    Constable with authority to act on peace matters.
    alguacil de paz

    Related Words

    justice
    Concept related to fairness and integrity in dealings.
    justicia
    police
    Body responsible for preserving order and law.
    policía
    court
    Judicial institution where justice is administered.
    tribunal

    Slang Meanings

    Nickname to describe someone who is always in trouble with the law.
    That guy is a constable; he always gets arrested for something.
    Ese chico es un alguacil, siempre lo arrestan por algo.
    Colloquial term to refer to a security guard.
    The entry constable asked me to show my identification.
    El alguacil de la entrada me pidió que mostrara mi identificación.