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patrullero, el patrullero(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. patrol
El auto patrullero persiguió al fugado durante varios kilómetros.The patrol car chased the fugitive for several kilometers.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. patrol car
Los policías se bajaron del patrullero y detuvieron al sospechoso.The officers got out of the patrol car and detained the suspect.
3. (nautical)
a. patrol boat
El patrullero detectó actividad sospechosa en el canal.The patrol boat detected some suspicious activity in the channel.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. patrolman (masculine)
Varios patrulleros acorralaron al delincuente y le apuntaron con sus armas.Several patrolmen cornered the criminal and aimed their guns at him.
b. patrolwoman (feminine)
La patrullera me pidió la licencia de conducir.The patrolwoman asked me for my driver's license.
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