officer

agente de policía, policía

Miembro de la policía; también se usa para dirigirse a esa persona con cortesía.

En inglés sencillo: A member of the police; also a polite way to address them.

• The officer helped us.
• An officer stopped the car.
• Officer, where can I report a stolen phone?

Sinónimos: police officer

Expresiones frecuentes: police officer, traffic officer, officer on duty

oficial

Miembro de las fuerzas armadas cuyo rango le permite dar órdenes a otros.

En inglés sencillo: A member of the armed forces whose rank gives them authority to command others.

• The officer gave an order.
• She became an army officer.
• Two officers led the soldiers across the bridge.

Expresiones frecuentes: army officer, commanding officer, naval officer, commissioned officer

directivo, responsable

Persona que ocupa un cargo con autoridad en una organización.

En inglés sencillo: A person with a position of authority in an organization.

• The club elected new officers.
• She is the chief financial officer.
• A senior officer approved the request.

Sinónimos: official

Expresiones frecuentes: chief executive officer, chief financial officer, senior officer

funcionario

Persona que ocupa un cargo oficial con autoridad en un servicio público.

En inglés sencillo: A person who holds an official position with authority in public service.

• A public officer signed the document.
• The judge is an officer of the court.
• Government officers must follow these rules.

Sinónimos: official

Expresiones frecuentes: public officer, officer of court, government officer