patrulla
/pah-TROO-yah/
patrol
The word patrulla can refer to a group of people or vehicles forming a patrol.
patrulla(noun)
patrol
?a group of people/vehicles
,squad
?a small military or security unit
cruiser
?patrol car (less common, often 'coche patrulla')
,watch
?the activity of guarding
📝 In Action
Una patrulla de policía llegó rápidamente al lugar del accidente.
A2A police patrol arrived quickly at the scene of the accident.
La patrulla de rescate encontró al excursionista perdido.
B1The rescue squad found the lost hiker.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Reminder
Even though it refers to a group of people, 'patrulla' is always a feminine noun, so use 'la' or 'una' before it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the 'Patrol'
You can use 'patrulla' to mean the group itself ('The patrol is here') or the activity ('They are on patrol').
Here, patrulla is used as a verb meaning 'to patrol' or guard an area.
patrulla(verb)
to patrol
?to guard an area
to cruise
?to drive around an area for surveillance
,to guard
?to watch over
📝 In Action
El guardia patrulla el perímetro cada hora.
B1The guard patrols the perimeter every hour.
Estuvieron patrullando las calles toda la noche.
B2They were patrolling the streets all night.
💡 Grammar Points
Regular -AR Verb
The verb 'patrullar' follows the standard pattern for all verbs ending in -ar. Once you know the pattern for one, you know them all!
⭐ Usage Tips
The Command Form
If you want to tell a friend to 'Patrol!' (command form), you use the same form as the 3rd person singular present: '¡Patrulla!'
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: patrulla
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'patrulla' as the action of guarding?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'patrulla' a masculine or feminine word?
'Patrulla' is always a feminine noun (la patrulla), even when it refers to a team of men.
How is the verb 'patrullar' conjugated?
'Patrullar' is a completely regular -AR verb. If you know how to conjugate 'hablar' or 'cantar,' you already know how to conjugate 'patrullar' perfectly!