policeman

S2 W1

BrE /ˈpɒlɪsmən/ AmE /ˈpɑːlɪsmən/

noun en → es

1 POLICE OFFICER [singular] A2

a male police officer who patrols the streets and investigates crimes

agente de policía, policía (masculino)

Collocations policeman on duty · policeman in uniform

  • The policeman stopped the car and asked for my driving license.

    El policía detuvo el coche y me pidió la licencia de conducir.

2 POLICE FORCE [singular] B1

a male member of a police force, especially one who works in an office or station rather than on the streets

agente de policía (masculino)

Collocations policeman at a desk · policeman in charge

  • The policeman was typing up his report.

    El policía estaba redactando su informe.