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"Judicial" is an adjective which is often translated as "judicial", and "policial" is an adjective which is often translated as "police". Learn more about the difference between "judicial" and "policial" below.
judicial(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. judicial
La oposición reclama que el poder judicial no es independiente y sigue las órdenes del presidente.The opposition claims that the judicial branch is not independent and follows the president's orders.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. police officer
El judicial esposó al ladrón y lo metió en el patrullero.The police officer handcuffed the thief and put him in the police car.
b. policeman
El judicial sacó su pistola y gritó: "¡Quieto! ¡Tira el arma al suelo!".The policeman pulled out his gun and shouted: "Freeze! Drop your weapon!"
policial(
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