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masculine

/alɣwaˈθil/ ES

/alɣwaˈsil/ MX

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Translation

bailiff, constable

Word origin

From Arabic al-wazir ('the vizier, the helper'), which entered Spanish during the centuries of Moorish rule and shifted to mean a minor officer of justice.

Origin: Arabic
Root: al-wazir

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralalguaciles

Examples

The bailiff arrived in the town with an order from the judge.

The constable arrested the thief in the square.

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The bailiff said: everyone must respect the law.

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Who is the new constable of this neighbourhood?

The bailiff watches the streets during the night.

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This word is part of lesson 56.