La patrulla policial
Example: La patrulla policial llegó rápido para controlar la situación.
Definition
"La patrulla policial" refers to a police patrol, which is a group or unit of police officers assigned to monitor and maintain public order, prevent crime, and respond quickly to incidents. For example, "La patrulla policial llegó rápido para controlar la situación" means the police patrol arrived quickly to control the situation.
Etymology
The term "la patrulla policial" combines "patrulla," derived from the Spanish verb 'patrullar,' meaning to patrol or guard an area, and "policial," relating to the police. The word "patrulla" traces back to the Old French 'patrouille,' possibly from 'patrouiller,' meaning to walk about or patrol. Did you know? The concept of a police patrol dates back to early organized law enforcement efforts to keep communities safe.
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"La patrulla policial" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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