El policía
Example: El policía vigilaba la calle durante toda la noche.
Definition
"El policía" refers to a police officer, a person who is a member of a police force responsible for maintaining public order, enforcing laws, and protecting citizens. For example, in the sentence "El policía vigilaba la calle durante toda la noche," it indicates a law enforcement officer keeping watch over the street all night.
Etymology
The term "el policía" comes from the Spanish word 'policía,' which originates from the Greek 'polis,' meaning city, and 'politeia,' meaning citizenship or government. Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to individuals tasked with maintaining public order and safety within a community.
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"El policía" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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