La comisaría
Example: La comisaría está cerca del parque central de la ciudad.
Definition
"La comisaría" refers to a police station or precinct, a place where law enforcement officers work and handle public safety, investigations, and administrative tasks related to security. It is commonly located within urban areas and serves as a center for police operations.
Etymology
The word "la comisaría" comes from the Spanish term 'comisario,' meaning commissioner or officer, combined with the suffix '-ía,' which denotes a place or institution. Originally, it referred to the office or headquarters of a commissioner, evolving to mean a police station. Did you know it shares roots with the English word 'commission'?
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"La comisaría" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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