What does "alguacil" mean in English?

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Spanish

alguacil

English

sheriff

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Alternative translations of "alguacil"

bailiff
constable
marshal
court officer

Examples of how to use "alguacil" in Spanish

Spanish
El alguacil del pueblo era muy respetado.
English
The town sheriff was very respected.
Spanish
El alguacil custodia la sala del juicio.
English
The sheriff guards the courtroom.
Spanish
La alguacila abrió la puerta del juzgado.
English
The female sheriff opened the courthouse door.
Spanish
Vimos al alguacil en la plaza.
English
We saw the sheriff in the square.
Spanish
El alguacil llamó al testigo temprano.
English
The sheriff called the witness early.

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El alguacil del pueblo era muy respetado.

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