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constable

/ˈkʌnstəbəl/ /ˈkɑnstəbəl/

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noun

Agente de policía

One holding the lowest rank in most Commonwealth police forces. (See also chief constable.)

Examples :

"The constable directed traffic away from the accident scene. "

El agente de policía desvió el tráfico de la escena del accidente.

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noun

Oficial de policía, agente de policía

A police officer or an officer with equivalent powers.

Examples :

"The constable directed traffic away from the accident scene to keep everyone safe. "

El oficial de policía dirigió el tráfico lejos del lugar del accidente para mantener a todos a salvo.

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noun

Condestable

An officer of a noble court in the Middle Ages, usually a senior army commander. (See also marshal).

Examples :

"During the medieval siege, the constable, a seasoned commander, organized the defense of the castle walls. "

Durante el asedio medieval, el condestable, un comandante experimentado, organizó la defensa de las murallas del castillo.

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Alcaide, guardián del castillo

The warden of a castle.

Examples :

"Sir Reginald, the constable of Castle Blackwood, surveyed the ramparts, ensuring the castle's defenses were secure. "

Sir Reginald, el alcaide de Castle Blackwood, inspeccionó las murallas, asegurándose de que las defensas del castillo fueran seguras.

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Oficial de policía, guardia

A public officer, usually at municipal level, responsible for maintaining order or serving writs and court orders.

Examples :

"The constable served the eviction notice to the family living in the old house. "

El oficial de policía entregó la notificación de desalojo a la familia que vivía en la casa antigua.

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noun

Jefe de parroquia

(Channel Islands) An elected head of a parish (also known as a connétable)

Examples :

"The constable of St. Brelade announced new road improvements after being elected. "

El jefe de parroquia de St. Brelade anunció nuevas mejoras viales después de ser elegido.

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noun

Una mariposa grande, Dichorragia nesimachus, familia Nymphalidae, de Asia

A large butterfly, Dichorragia nesimachus, family Nymphalidae, of Asia.

Examples :

"While hiking in the Malaysian rainforest, the butterfly enthusiast excitedly pointed out a "constable" flitting among the leaves, its striking patterns easily distinguishing it from the other butterflies. "

Mientras caminaba por la selva tropical de Malasia, el entusiasta de las mariposas señaló emocionado una "constable" revoloteando entre las hojas, cuyos llamativos patrones la distinguían fácilmente de las otras mariposas.

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verb

Actuar como agente de policía

To act as a constable or policeman.

Examples :

"The school principal asked Mr. Jones, a parent volunteer, to constable the hallway during the school fair to ensure students behaved properly and remained safe. "

El director de la escuela le pidió al Sr. Jones, un padre voluntario, que actuara como agente de policía en el pasillo durante la feria escolar para asegurar que los estudiantes se comportaran correctamente y permanecieran seguros.