inspector
“inspector” means “inspector” in Spanish (official investigator or examiner).
inspector
Also: examiner, superintendent
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El inspector de hacienda revisó todas las cuentas de la empresa.
B1The tax inspector reviewed all the company's accounts.
Tuvimos que llamar al inspector de obras para que apruebe la remodelación.
A2We had to call the building inspector so he could approve the remodeling.
La inspectora de policía llegó inmediatamente a la escena.
B1The police investigator (female) arrived immediately at the scene.
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Which sentence correctly uses the female form of the word?
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Comes directly from the Latin word *inspector*, which means 'watcher' or 'overseer'. It shares roots with the Latin verb *inspicere*, which means 'to look into' or 'examine closely'.
First recorded: Used in Spanish since the late Middle Ages to denote official supervisors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'inspector' always refer to someone in the police force?
No. While 'inspector' is a common rank in many police forces, it is also frequently used for civil servants who examine buildings, food safety, taxes, or environmental standards. It just means someone who officially checks things.