Policiales (en. Police)

/poliθiaˈles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A set of activities or functions related to the police.

Police investigations are essential for solving crimes.

Las investigaciones policiales son fundamentales para resolver crímenes.

A genre of narratives or TV series that address themes of crime and justice.

Police shows often depict undercover operations.

Los programas policiales a menudo muestran operaciones encubiertas.

Comes from the term 'police-related', which in turn is derived from the French 'policier'.

police forces

Agencies responsible for surveillance and maintaining order.

fuerzas policiales

police body

Official organization in charge of public safety.

cuerpo policial

police operations

Actions carried out by the police to prevent or combat crime.

operaciones policiales

police

Body in charge of security and maintaining order.

policía

crime

Act that goes against the law.

delito

investigation

Inquiry process to discover facts or clarify events.

investigación

Detained by the police.

They caught him and took him in police custody.

Lo agarraron y lo llevaron policial.

Being closely monitored by the police.

That neighborhood is very police-monitored, better not go in.

Ese barrio está muy policial, mejor no entres.