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A simple, colorful storybook illustration of a police station, featuring a sturdy building with a light fixture near the entrance and a small, stylized police car parked nearby.

comisaría

koh-mee-sah-REE-ah

nounfA2
police station?local building where police work,precinct?a district police office
Also:police headquarters?main office of a police force

📝 In Action

Tuvimos que ir a la comisaría a reportar el robo.

A2

We had to go to the police station to report the robbery.

La comisaría de nuestro barrio está abierta 24 horas.

A1

Our neighborhood police station is open 24 hours.

El oficial me dijo que esperara dentro de la comisaría.

B1

The officer told me to wait inside the precinct.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • estación de policía (police station)

Common Collocations

  • ir a la comisaría – to go to the police station
  • poner una denuncia en la comisaría – to file a report at the police station

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Noun

Since 'comisaría' ends in -a, it is a feminine noun, so you must always use feminine articles like 'la' (the) or 'una' (a) with it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong article

Mistake: "El comisaría"

Correction: La comisaría. The word is feminine, even though it refers to a serious place.

⭐ Usage Tips

Professional Context

If you are referring to the police as an institution or a large headquarters, you might also hear 'Jefatura de Policía', but 'comisaría' is the word for the local office you visit.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: comisaría

Question 1 of 1

If you need to report a lost wallet, where would you go?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'comisaría' and 'jefatura'?

'Comisaría' is the standard term for a local police station or precinct. 'Jefatura' (headquarters) is usually reserved for the main, central administrative office for an entire city or region's police force.