What is the Spanish word for "policeman"?

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

English

policeman

Spanish

policía

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Alternative translations of "policeman"

guardia
oficial

Examples of how to use "policeman" in Spanish

English
A friendly policeman helped us find the way.
Spanish
Un policía amistoso nos ayudó a encontrar el camino.
English
The policeman helped the lost child home.
Spanish
El policía llevó a casa al niño perdido.
English
A kind policeman returned my missing wallet.
Spanish
Un policía amable devolvió mi billetera perdida.
English
She waved to the policeman on duty.
Spanish
Ella saludó al policía de servicio.
English
The policeman explained the traffic rules clearly.
Spanish
El policía explicó claramente las reglas de tránsito.

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