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

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

Answer 2

Hi Robot. Welcome to the forum.

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