oficial de policía /ˌofiθjˈalðepˌoliθˈia/ · noun · CEFR A2. Spanish translation of "police officer".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: el oficial de policía
  • Language: Spanish
  • Meaning: police officer
  • IPA: /ˌofiθjˈalðepˌoliθˈia/
  • CEFR Level: A2
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: el
  • Image:Photo of oficial de policía (Spanish)

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Example Sentences

  • El oficial de policía nos ayudó a encontrar la calle. English: The police officer helped us find the street.
  • Mi primo es oficial de policía en Madrid. English: My cousin is a police officer in Madrid.
  • El oficial de policía paró el tráfico. English: The police officer stopped traffic.

When and How to Use "oficial de policía"

Use "oficial de policía" when you want to talk about "police officer" in Spanish. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in A2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Spanish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "oficial de policía" mean in Spanish?

"oficial de policía" is the Spanish word for "police officer".

What CEFR level is "oficial de policía"?

"oficial de policía" is tagged at CEFR A2 in SmartWords Spanish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "oficial de policía"?

"oficial de policía" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "oficial de policía" in a sentence?

El oficial de policía nos ayudó a encontrar la calle.

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