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"Policiaco" is an adjective which is often translated as "crime", and "policial" is an adjective which is often translated as "police". Learn more about the difference between "policiaco" and "policial" below.
policiaco(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. crime
Me engancho fácilmente a las novelas policiacas porque me resultan muy interesantes.I get easily hooked on crime novels because I find them extremely interesting.
b. detective
¿Preferirías ver una película policiaca o una comedia romántica?Would you prefer to watch a detective movie or a romantic comedy?
policial(
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