grillete electrónico
/ɡɾiʝete eleɡtɾoniko/from spelling rules
The English phrase ankle monitor is translated into Spanish as grillete electrónico.
This term refers to the device that people under house arrest are often required to wear. A synonym for this is dispositivo de vigilancia electrónica, which means electronic monitoring device.
Meaning: device people under house arrest are often required to wear (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term grillete electrónico literally translates to 'electronic shackle'.
Which one should you use?
While grillete electrónico is a standard term, tobillera electrónica is a common alternative that translates to 'electronic ankle bracelet'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Venezuela, ankle monitors are commonly referred to as grillete electrónico.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the plural form, grilletes electrónicos, both the noun and the adjective must agree in gender and number.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾiʝete eleɡtɾoniko/
Did you know?
- The word grillete is actually a diminutive form of grillo. In modern Spanish, grillo typically refers to a cricket, the insect.
- The term grillete uses the diminutive suffix '-ete', which in many Spanish contexts is used to denote something small or even endearing.
- In some Spanish-speaking legal contexts, the term grillete is used metaphorically to describe any restrictive obligation that prevents a person's freedom of movement, even if no physical device is worn.
Examples in context
- El juez ordenó el uso de un dispositivo de monitoreo de tobillo durante su arresto domiciliario.The judge ordered the use of an ankle monitor during his house arrest.
- Mi amigo lleva una tobillera electrónica para rastrear sus movimientos.My friend wears an ankle monitor to track his movements.
- El fugitivo fue capturado gracias al localizador de tobillo que portaba.The fugitive was captured thanks to the ankle locator he was wearing.
- El juez ordenó el uso de un grillete electrónico.The judge ordered the use of an ankle monitor.
- Él tiene que llevar un grillete electrónico en casa.He has to wear an ankle monitor at home.
- La policía revisó el grillete electrónico del sospechoso.The police checked the suspect's ankle monitor.
Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing a legal case.
- MaríaJavier, ¿él tiene que usar grillete electrónico?Javier, does he have to wear an ankle monitor?
- JavierSí, el juez lo ordenó ayer.Yes, the judge ordered it yesterday.
- MaríaEntonces no puede salir de su casa.Then he cannot leave his house.
- JavierExacto, así funciona el grillete electrónico.Exactly, that is how the ankle monitor works.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries electrónico, grillete, CC BY-SA 4.0.
