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    Comisaría (en. Police station)

    /komi.sa.'ɾi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Dependency of the police where administrative tasks are performed and reports are received.
    I went to the police station to report the robbery.
    Fui a la comisaría a denunciar el robo.
    Headquarters of a police force in a specific locality.
    The neighborhood police station has very broad hours of operation.
    La comisaría del barrio tiene un horario de atención muy amplio.
    Establishment intended for public safety and surveillance.
    The police station works in close collaboration with the community.
    La comisaría trabaja en estrecha colaboración con la comunidad.

    Etymology

    From the French 'commissariat', which refers to the office of a commissioner.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go to the police station
    To visit the police office to carry out some procedure or file a report.
    ir a la comisaría
    neighborhood police station
    Police office that serves a specific community or sector.
    comisaría de barrio
    to report at the police station
    To make an official statement about a crime to the police.
    denunciar en la comisaría

    Related Words

    commissioner
    Official who directs a police station.
    comisario
    police
    Security force responsible for maintaining public order.
    policía
    report
    Formal accusation presented before the authority.
    denuncia

    Slang Meanings

    House of the law
    If you have problems, go to the 'house of the law'.
    Si tienes problemas, ve a la 'casa de la ley'.
    The barracks
    The criminals were taken to the 'barracks'.
    Los delincuentes fueron llevados al 'cuartel'.