Emergencia
Mexican Emergency Spanish: Essential Phrases for Safety During the World Cup
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Add a word/Sounds like "poh" (as in "port") + "lee" (as in "lead") + "SEE" (as in "see") + "ah" (as in "art")/
Meaning
The police force, the public security body in charge of maintaining order and protecting citizens. In Mexico you can also call them 'la ley' (the law), 'los azules' (the blue ones), or 'la tira' in colloquial street language, depending on the region and how respectful you're feeling.
Examples
“Call the police, there's been an accident!”
“The police arrived quickly at the scene.”
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Meaning
The police force, the public security body in charge of maintaining order and protecting citizens. In Mexico you can also call them 'la ley' (the law), 'los azules' (the blue ones), or 'la tira' in colloquial street language, depending on the region and how respectful you're feeling.
Examples
“Call the police, there's been an accident!”
“The police arrived quickly at the scene.”
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Ruletero
In Mexico, an informal taxi driver who cruises the streets looking for passengers rather than waiting at a stand or using an app. The name comes from "ruleta" (roulette), since finding a fare each lap is basically a gamble.