English–Spanish
“police” in Spanish
How to say “police” in Spanish
“Police” in Spanish is policía.
A single uniformed officer standing by a patrol car.
Example sentences with policía
El policía ayudó a los niños a cruzar la calle.
The police officer helped the children cross the street.
Tips for using policía
- When addressing an officer in the street Spanish speakers often use señor or señora or the neutral agente, and la policía refers to the force rather than a single person.
Other Spanish words for “police”
La investigación policial avanzó rápidamente.
The police investigation advanced quickly.
La serie policíaca comienza mañana.
The police drama begins tomorrow.