patrulla escolar
/patɾuʝa eskolaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "safety patrol" is translated into Spanish as patrulla escolar.
The term patrulla escolar refers to a group of students who assist their peers in crossing the street safely near a school.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of patrulla, meaning patrol and escolar, meaning school-related.
Which one should you use?
Patrulla de Seguridad Escolar is used specifically for safety patrols within schools. For broader community safety patrols, use Patrulla de Seguridad Ciudadana. If you are referring to safety patrols in a general sense, Patrulla de Vigilancia is the appropriate phrase.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "safety patrols", you must pluralize both the noun and the adjective: patrullas escolares.
How do you pronounce it?
/patɾuʝa eskolaɾ/
Did you know?
- While patrulla escolar describes student helpers, the term patrulla is also used in Spanish to refer to a police squad or a specific police car.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, these student groups are often called 'brigadas' rather than 'patrullas', which can lead to confusion for English speakers.
- The word patrulla shares its DNA with the French word 'patrouiller', reflecting a history of military-style movement and observation.
Examples in context
- El colegio necesita una Patrulla de Seguridad Escolar para garantizar la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes.The school needs a safety patrol to ensure the students' safety.
- Mi hijo se unió a la Patrulla de Seguridad y está muy emocionado por ayudar a sus compañeros en el colegio.My child joined the safety patrol and is excited to help his classmates at school.
- La patrulla escolar ayuda a los niños a cruzar la calle.The safety patrol helps the children cross the street.
- La patrulla escolar ayuda a los niños.The safety patrol helps the children.
- Busco el chaleco de la patrulla escolar.I am looking for the safety patrol vest.
- Mi hermano es parte de la patrulla escolar.My brother is part of the safety patrol.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about their school duties.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿ya viste a la patrulla escolar?Daniel, have you seen the safety patrol yet?
- DanielSí, están ayudando a cruzar la calle.Yes, they are helping to cross the street.
- LucíaMe gustaría unirme a la patrulla escolar.I would like to join the safety patrol.
- DanielEs una gran idea, Lucía.That is a great idea, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries escolar, patrulla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
