precinct in Spanish
precinct in Spanish is recinto, distrito policial — precinct means a defined area or district, often one with a specific administrative or official purpose.
precinct in Spanish
recinto
(chiefly, in the plural) An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.
distrito policial
(US, law enforcement) A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.
What does "precinct" mean?
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noun A defined area or district, often one with a specific administrative or official purpose.
"The pedestrian precinct downtown is closed to traffic on weekends."
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noun (US) A local police station, or the district it covers.
"He was taken to the 12th precinct for questioning."
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precinct in a sentence
- The pedestrian precinct downtown is closed to traffic on weekends.
- She voted at her local precinct just around the corner.
- He was taken to the 12th precinct for questioning.
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What is "precinct" in Spanish?
"precinct" in Spanish is recinto, distrito policial. precinct means: A defined area or district, often one with a specific administrative or official purpose.
How do you use "precinct" in a sentence?
Example: "The pedestrian precinct downtown is closed to traffic on weekends." In Spanish, "precinct" is recinto, distrito policial.
Are there other ways to say "precinct" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "precinct": recinto, distrito policial.
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