English–Spanish
“detective” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/detekˈtiβe/
Example
¿Quién es el detective de este caso?
Who is the detective in this case?
How to say “detective” in Spanish
“Detective” in Spanish is detective.
Professional examiner of clues who reconstructs events.
Example sentences with detective
Decidieron contratar a un detective privado para aclarar el asunto.
They decided to hire a private detective to clarify the matter.
Tips for using detective
- Spelling matches English but collocations differ: for official police investigators Spanish often uses investigador or investigador policial, while detective commonly implies a private investigator.