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How to Say "chief inspector" in Spanish

The Spanish word forchief inspectoris comisarioB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
nounB1
senior police rank
A high-ranking police officer in a formal blue uniform with prominent gold insignia on the shoulders, standing authoritatively.

Examples

El comisario de policía dio una rueda de prensa sobre el robo.

The police commissioner gave a press conference about the robbery.

Necesitamos la autorización del comisario para entrar en esa zona.

We need the chief inspector's authorization to enter that area.

Gender Match

Since 'comisario' is a job title, remember to use the feminine form, 'comisaria', when referring to a woman, and adjust the articles and adjectives accordingly (e.g., 'la comisaria', 'una comisaria nueva').

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