Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Policía (en. Police)

    /poliˈθia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Institution responsible for security and law enforcement in society.
    The police intervened in the demonstration to maintain order.
    La policía intervino en la manifestación para controlar el orden.
    Police officer whose function is to protect the community.
    The police officer helped people cross the street.
    El policía ayudó a las personas a cruzar la calle.
    Set of procedures and methods to prevent and solve crimes.
    The police's work involves conducting criminal investigations.
    El trabajo de la policía implica realizar investigaciones criminales.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Greek 'polis', which means city, and the Latin 'politia', which refers to the organization of society.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to call the police
    To alert the police force to intervene in a situation.
    llamar a la policía
    community police
    A model of policing that seeks to work with the community to prevent crime.
    policía comunitaria
    police state
    A situation in which the police exert excessive control over the population.
    estado policial

    Related Words

    crime
    Action considered an infringement of the law.
    delito
    detention
    Act of apprehending a person by the police.
    detención
    investigation
    Process of inquiring and gathering information about a criminal act.
    investigación

    Slang Meanings

    gentlemen
    In some places, the police are referred to as 'gentlemen' in a derogatory manner.
    En algunos lugares, se refiere a la policía como 'caballeros' de manera despectiva.
    cop
    Usually, people say 'cop' instead of 'police' in an informal context.
    Usualmente, la gente dice 'poli' en lugar de 'policía' en un contexto informal.
    the blues
    In certain cities, they are called 'the blues' because of the color of their uniform.
    En ciertas ciudades se les llama 'los azules' por el color de su uniforme.