How to Say "constable" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “constable” is “alguacil” — B2 level.
Examples
El alguacil de la corte leyó los cargos en voz alta.
The court bailiff read the charges aloud.
Tuvimos que llamar al alguacil local para resolver la disputa vecinal.
We had to call the local constable to resolve the neighborhood dispute.
El alguacil se encargó de entregar la citación judicial.
The officer was in charge of delivering the court summons.
Gendered Nouns
Since 'alguacil' is a noun referring to a person, you use the masculine article 'el' before it. However, if the person is female, you might hear 'la alguacil' or 'la alguacila' depending on the region, though 'el alguacil' is traditionally used for both.
Confusing with Police
Mistake: “Using 'alguacil' to mean 'any police officer.'”
Correction: 'Alguacil' usually refers to a specific type of officer, often related to courts or local/historical jurisdiction. Use 'policía' for a general police officer.
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