No. 8,315 in Spanish
police
The Spanish word "police" translates to "policía" in English and refers to the law enforcement body or its members responsible for maintaining public order and safety.
In a sentence
La policía está investigando el caso.
The police are investigating the case.
In this sentence, 'policía' is used as a singular noun to refer collectively to the police force.
Vi a una policía ayudando a los niños a cruzar la calle.
I saw a policewoman helping children cross the street.
Here, 'policía' is utilized to refer to a female police officer, requiring the definite article 'una' and indicating gender.
Mi hermano quiere ser policía cuando sea mayor.
My brother wants to be a police officer when he grows up.
In this context, 'policía' refers to the profession of a police officer, representing the general role irrespective of gender.
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