Patrullero (en. Patrolman)

/patruˈʝeɾo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition_text: Police officer who conducts surveillance patrols.

Example_sentence: The patrol car approached to assist the citizens.

El patrullero se acercó para ayudar a los ciudadanos.

Definition_text: Police vehicle used for patrolling.

Example_sentence: The patrol car quickly passed by the crime scene.

El patrullero pasó rápidamente frente a la escena del crimen.

Etymology_origin: From the verb 'patrullar', meaning to make a round or patrol, and the suffix '-ero' indicating a relationship or belonging.

Phrase: to be on patrol

Meaning: To be engaged in a task of surveillance or supervision.

estar de patrullero

Phrase: neighborhood patrol car

Meaning: Police assigned to a specific community to improve local security.

patrullero de barrio

Phrase: patrol car in action

Meaning: Situation in which a patrol car is performing its function of monitoring.

patrullero en acción

Related_word: to patrol

Description: To carry out rounds or patrols to monitor an area.

patrullar

Related_word: patrol

Description: Group of people tasked with conducting surveillance.

patrulla

Related_word: watcher

Description: Person who observes and supervises a place or activity.

vigilante

Meaning: Police on active duty.

Example: The patrol car is on the street doing its job.

El patrullero está en la calle haciendo su trabajo.

Meaning: Police vehicle.

Example: A patrol car passed down the street while we were running.

Pasó un patrullero por la calle mientras corríamos.