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'.