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    Patrulla (en. Patrol)

    /paˈtɾuja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Group of agents responsible for surveillance in an area.
    The patrol searched the neighborhood for suspects.
    La patrulla recorrió el barrio en busca de sospechosos.
    Action of patrolling an area.
    The security patrol takes place every night.
    La patrulla de seguridad se realiza cada noche.
    Vehicle used by the police for patrolling.
    The patrol car was parked on the corner.
    El coche de la patrulla estaba estacionado en la esquina.

    Etymology

    From French 'patrouille', which means 'surveillance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    police patrol
    Group of police officers who monitor an area.
    patrulla policial
    go on patrol
    Action of agents going out to supervise an area.
    salir de patrulla
    do a patrol
    Carrying out the activity of watching a specific place.
    hacer una patrulla

    Related Words

    patrol officer
    Police or agent who is part of a patrol.
    patrullero
    lookout
    Person who observes and watches over a place.
    vigía
    round
    Circulation or solemn route for surveillance purposes.
    ronda

    Slang Meanings

    Police on the street.
    That morning I saw a patrol in the neighborhood.
    Esa mañana vi a una patrulla por el barrio.
    Group of friends responsible for looking after an event.
    We’re going on patrol tonight to make sure everything is alright.
    Vamos de patrulla esta noche para asegurarnos de que todo esté bien.