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Bandera de España

/gin-DI-ya/

In Spain, a local police officer or municipal guard. The name comes from the red hot pepper, matching the temperament people generally attribute to them when they're handing out fines.

Example

"Watch out for the cop on the corner, he's been issuing fines all day."

"The police showed up before the party was even over."

Regional synonyms:

Persona agresiva, ruda o difícil de tratar que intimida a los demás con su actitud. En México 'ser bronco' significa tener mal genio y poco tacto social.