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    Policías (en. Police officers)

    /po.liˈsi.as/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Organization responsible for security and law enforcement.
    The police patrol the city to ensure our safety.
    Los policías patrullan la ciudad para garantizar nuestra seguridad.
    Agents who have the authority to arrest and enforce the laws.
    The police officer asked the driver to stop.
    El policía le pidió al conductor que se detuviera.
    Public officials who are part of the security forces.
    The police receive training to handle dangerous situations.
    Los policías reciben entrenamiento para hacer frente a situaciones peligrosas.

    Etymology

    The term 'police' comes from the Greek 'polis', which means city.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the hands of the police
    It means that a situation has been handed over to the police authority.
    estar en manos de la policía
    to call the police
    Refers to contacting the police force to report an incident.
    llamar a la policía
    to turn a blind eye
    Expression that indicates ignoring the police when they are aware of a wrongdoing.
    hacer la vista gorda

    Related Words

    police
    Organized body responsible for maintaining law and order.
    policía
    security
    Condition of being protected from harm or danger.
    seguridad
    crime
    Action that violates the law and is punishable by penalties.
    delito

    Slang Meanings

    cop
    In some neighborhoods, police are called "cops."
    En algunos barrios se les llama maderos a los policías.
    dude
    Sometimes, young people refer to police officers as "dudes."
    En ocasiones, los jóvenes se refieren a los policías como güeyes.