Part of Speech

The word detective is a noun in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

The phonetic transcription of detective using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /deˈtek.ti.βe/.

Translation Options into English

The translation of detective into English is detective.

Meaning and Usage

In the Spanish language, detective refers to a person, often a private investigator or law enforcement officer, whose job is to investigate and solve crimes. The term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, associated with crime-related discussions, literature, film, and television portrayals.

The frequency of use for detective is quite high in both written and oral contexts, especially considering its presence in popular culture and crime fiction.

Example Sentences

1. El detective encontró pistas clave en la escena del crimen.

2. The detective found key clues at the crime scene.

3. Mi hermano siempre soñó con ser detective y resolver misterios.

4. My brother always dreamed of being a detective and solving mysteries.

5. La novela gira en torno a un detective que busca justicia.

6. The novel revolves around a detective seeking justice.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word detective tends to be part of various expressions, especially in colloquial contexts or idiomatic phrases often related to mystery or problem-solving.

Example Sentences with Idiomatic Expressions

1. La resolución del caso fue un gran logro para el detective de la ciudad.

2. The resolution of the case was a great achievement for the city detective.

3. No hay misterio que un buen detective no pueda resolver.

4. There is no mystery that a good detective cannot solve.

5. La intuición del detective lo llevó por el camino correcto.

6. The detective’s intuition led him down the right path.

7. Se necesita un detective astuto para desentrañar este enigma.

8. It takes a clever detective to unravel this puzzle.

9. El detective siempre tiene un as bajo la manga.

10. The detective always has an ace up his sleeve.

11. Al final, el detective se dio cuenta de que todo estaba conectado.

12. In the end, the detective realized that everything was connected.

Etymology

The word detective in Spanish is borrowed from the English word "detective," which in turn comes from the Latin "detegere," meaning "to uncover" or "to discover." The evolution of the term reflects a focus on uncovering facts and solving mysteries.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• Investigador (investigator)

• Indagador (inquirer)

• Antonyms:

• Sospechoso (suspect)
• Criminal (criminal)

By exploring the multifaceted nature of the word detective, we capture its cultural significance in both the legal and general context, along with its linguistic richness.