Which is the correct Spanish term for "U.S. Marshal"?

Question

Which is the correct Spanish term for a US Marshal, "mariscal" or "alguacil federal"?

Answer 1

Hi Robot. Welcome to the forum.

I'd say U.S. Marshal = Oficial de justicia

Answer 2

aguacil de EEUU..................................... o ..................................................................................................... aguacil de los Estados Unidos

• Where did you get that word "aguacil?" Three dictionaries I checked says it means "dragonfly." - --Mariana-- Sep 14, 2009
• Gus - How do you feel about "alguacil federal"? (Although this might not work if you are outside the USA.) - Moe Sep 15, 2009