Dictionary
English - Spanish
Police
pəˈlis
Extremely common
300 - 400
300 - 400
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
policía, policía, controlar
Police meanings in Spanish
policía
Example:
The police officer arrested the thief.
El policía arrestó al ladrón.
Call the police, there has been a robbery!
¡Llama a la policía, ha habido un robo!
Usage: formalContext: Referring to law enforcement officers
Note: This is the most common translation for 'police' in Spanish.
policía
Example:
The police are investigating the case.
La policía está investigando el caso.
The police station is located downtown.
La comisaría de policía está ubicada en el centro.
Usage: formalContext: Referring to the institution or force responsible for maintaining public order and safety
Note: In Spanish, 'policía' can refer to both the individual officers and the organization as a whole.
controlar
Example:
The teacher needed to police the students during the exam.
El profesor tuvo que controlar a los estudiantes durante el examen.
It's important to police your own behavior in public.
Es importante controlar tu propio comportamiento en público.
Usage: formalContext: Used metaphorically to mean to regulate or monitor something
Note: This is a less common usage of 'police' in English, but it can be translated as 'controlar' or 'reglamentar' in Spanish.
Police's synonyms
constabulary
Constabulary is a term used to refer to a body of police officers or a police force in a particular district or region.
Example: The constabulary conducted a thorough investigation into the case.
Note: Constabulary is a more formal or archaic term for a police force, often used in British English or in historical contexts.
cops
Cops is an informal term for police officers or a police force.
Example: The cops apprehended the suspect after a high-speed chase.
Note: Cops is a colloquial or slang term for police, often used in informal conversations or in media.
law enforcement officers
Law enforcement officers are individuals who are authorized to enforce laws, maintain public order, and protect people and property.
Example: Law enforcement officers are trained to handle a variety of situations.
Note: This term is a more formal and specific way to refer to individuals who are part of law enforcement agencies, including police officers.
Police expressions, common phrases
Cop
A colloquial term for a police officer.
Example: The cop arrested the thief.
Note: Informal and often used in spoken language.
Law enforcement
Refers to the system by which laws are enforced and upheld.
Example: Law enforcement agencies work together to maintain public safety.
Note: A broader term encompassing various agencies and methods of maintaining law and order.
Police officer
An official member of a police force who is responsible for enforcing the law.
Example: The police officer helped the lost child find her parents.
Note: The formal and official term for a member of the police force.
On the beat
Refers to the area or route regularly covered by a police officer.
Example: The police officer is on the beat patrolling the neighborhood.
Note: An informal phrase indicating active patrolling or monitoring of an assigned area.
To serve and protect
The core mission of police officers to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens.
Example: The police force's primary duty is to serve and protect the community.
Note: A motto or guiding principle that encapsulates the role of police in society.
The long arm of the law
Refers to the far-reaching power and authority of law enforcement to apprehend criminals.
Example: The long arm of the law eventually caught up with the criminal.
Note: A figurative expression emphasizing the extensive reach and influence of the legal system.
Police everyday (slang) expressions
5-0
Slang term derived from the TV show 'Hawaii Five-O' which refers to the police or law enforcement.
Example: Watch out, the 5-0 is around the corner!
Note: The term '5-0' is more informal and has a slightly more rebellious or cool connotation compared to 'police'.
Po-po
Informal slang term often used in urban settings to refer to the police.
Example: The po-po busted the party last night.
Note: It is seen as more casual and possibly slightly derogatory compared to 'police'.
Fuzz
An older slang term for the police, originating from the notion that police officers' uniforms are sometimes made of a fuzzy material.
Example: The fuzz are cracking down on drug dealers in the area.
Note: It is a more dated term and may not be as commonly used today as 'police'.
Smokey
Slang term often used by truckers to refer to the police, coming from the use of CB radio lingo.
Example: Be careful on the highway, there's a smokey up ahead.
Note: Primarily used in specific subcultures, 'smokey' may not be familiar to all English speakers.
Bear
Another term used by truckers and some motorists to refer to the police, likening their presence to a bear watching for prey.
Example: Keep an eye out for any bears while you're speeding on the highway.
Note: This is a more whimsical or lighthearted term for the police.
Heat
Slang term that refers to the police or any kind of law enforcement presence, suggesting intense scrutiny or pressure.
Example: We need to lay low until the heat dies down.
Note: While 'heat' can refer specifically to the police in some contexts, it is a broader term that can encompass any kind of heightened observation or attention.
Jacks
An informal term for the police, often used in urban settings or among younger speakers.
Example: The jacks came by to ask about the disturbance.
Note: It is more colloquial and may not be as widely recognized as 'police' in all regions.
Police - Examples
The police are investigating the crime.
La policía está investigando el crimen.
I saw two police officers on the street.
Vi a dos oficiales de policía en la calle.
The police station is located in the city center.
La estación de policía está ubicada en el centro de la ciudad.
Police grammar
Police - Noun (Noun) / Noun, plural (Noun, plural)
Lemma: police
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): police
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): police
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): policed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): policing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): polices
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): police
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): police
Syllables, Separation and Stress
police Contains 1 syllables: police
Phonetic transcription:
police , (The red syllable is stressed)
Police - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
police: 300 - 400 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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