Definition of alguacil in English:

alguacil

nounPlural alguaciles ˌalɣwaˈθilˌalɡwaˈθiːlˌalɣwaˈsil

Each of a pair of mounted constables acting as an official at a bullfight.
Example sentencesExamples
- While the purpose of this measure was to eliminate the alguaciles, it proved impossible to do so, and they continued to exist alongside the marine guards.
- It stated that if a commissioner disappeared the alguacil would he held responsible.
- The Spanish Constitution of 1812 and the subsequent independence of Mexico, which transformed many colonial institutions, did not substantively alter the alguacil's position.
- From this body the petty local officials were chosen; namely, the Gobernadorcillo, or ‘Petty Governor,’ and his lieutenants, the alguaciles, or constables, and other minor officers.
- My policemen are the wolves, my alguaciles [runners] are the coyotes.

Origin

Spanish, from Arabic al-wazīr 'the helper, aide, or vizier'.

单词	alguacil
释义	Definition of alguacil in English: alguacil nounPlural alguaciles ˌalɣwaˈθilˌalɡwaˈθiːlˌalɣwaˈsil Each of a pair of mounted constables acting as an official at a bullfight. Example sentencesExamples While the purpose of this measure was to eliminate the alguaciles, it proved impossible to do so, and they continued to exist alongside the marine guards. It stated that if a commissioner disappeared the alguacil would he held responsible. The Spanish Constitution of 1812 and the subsequent independence of Mexico, which transformed many colonial institutions, did not substantively alter the alguacil's position. From this body the petty local officials were chosen; namely, the Gobernadorcillo, or ‘Petty Governor,’ and his lieutenants, the alguaciles, or constables, and other minor officers. My policemen are the wolves, my alguaciles [runners] are the coyotes. Origin Spanish, from Arabic al-wazīr 'the helper, aide, or vizier'.
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