What is the Spanish word for "police"?

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

English

police

Spanish

policía

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Examples of how to use "police" in Spanish

English
Someone should call the police immediately.
Spanish
Alguien debería llamar a la policía de inmediato.
English
The police arrived within minutes.
Spanish
La policía llegó en cuestión de minutos.
English
Call the police if you feel unsafe.
Spanish
Llama a la policía si te sientes inseguro.
English
The police blocked the main road.
Spanish
La policía bloqueó la carretera principal.
English
She trusts the police in her city.
Spanish
Ella confía en la policía de su ciudad.

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