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Translation
llame a la policía
Romanization
llame a la policía
Pronunciation
yah-meh ah lah poh-lee-see-ah
When to use it
Use this in urgent situations where clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it slowly and directly. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
llame a la policía — a direct sentence to repeat until someone understands for "call the police".
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FAQ
You say "llame a la policía" in Spanish. The romanized form is "llame a la policía", and a simple pronunciation cue is "yah-meh ah lah poh-lee-see-ah".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "yah-meh ah lah poh-lee-see-ah" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "llame a la policía".
Use this in urgent situations where clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it slowly and directly. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.