What is the Spanish word for "officer"?

Learn how to say "officer" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

officer

Spanish

oficial

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Alternative translations of "officer"

oficial
agente
funcionario
militar

Examples of how to use "officer" in Spanish

English
A police officer helped us find the way.
Spanish
Un oficial de policía nos ayudó a encontrar el camino.
English
The officer checked our IDs politely.
Spanish
El oficial revisó nuestras identificaciones cortésmente.
English
Ask the officer for directions, please.
Spanish
Por favor, pregúntele al oficial por direcciones.
English
An officer greeted students at the gate.
Spanish
Un oficial saludó a los estudiantes en la puerta.
English
The officer wrote a brief report.
Spanish
El oficial escribió un informe breve.

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