La patrulla
Example: La patrulla vigila el parc cada nit per seguretat.
Definition
"La patrulla" refers to a group of people, often police or security personnel, assigned to regularly monitor and ensure safety in a particular area. For example, "La patrulla vigila el parc cada nit per seguretat" means the patrol watches the park every night for security.
Etymology
The term "la patrulla" comes from the Spanish and Catalan word for 'patrol,' which in turn derives from the French word 'patrouille,' meaning a small group sent out to observe or guard. Did you know that it originally traces back to the Latin word 'patrolare,' meaning to walk or wander through?
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"La patrulla" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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