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    Policía (en. Police)

    /poliˈθia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Body of state agents responsible for security and law enforcement.
    The police arrived quickly at the accident site.
    La policía llegó rápidamente al lugar del accidente.
    Officer of the police force.
    The officer arrested the suspect after a brief chase.
    El policía detuvo al sospechoso tras una breve persecución.
    Action of monitoring to prevent crime.
    The police are conducting patrols in the neighborhood.
    La policía está realizando rondas de vigilancia en el barrio.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'polis', meaning 'city', and the Latin term 'politia', referring to public administration.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    local police
    Reference to the police that operates in a specific locality.
    policía local
    police force
    A group of officers responsible for maintaining order and security.
    cuerpo policial
    file a report with the police
    Informing the police about a crime.
    hacer la denuncia a la policía

    Related Words

    crime
    Action or omission that goes against the law.
    delito
    security
    Condition of being free from dangers or risks.
    seguridad
    justice
    Moral principle that leads to the recognition and respect of people's rights.
    justicia

    Slang Meanings

    Cop
    The kids say the cop is on the corner watching.
    Los chicos dicen que la pola está en la esquina vigilando.
    Pig
    I saw a pig on the street, I think they are looking for someone.
    Vi un mero en la calle, creo que están buscando a alguien.
    The tough guys
    The tough guys arrived at the bar and everyone got tense.
    Los machos llegaron al bar y todos se pusieron tensos.