agente
masc./fem.noun
1. agent
representative or intermediary
Common combinations
- agente comercial — sales agent
- agente inmobiliario — real estate agent
- La agente negoció el contrato.The agent negotiated the contract.
- Buscamos un agente para vender la casa.We are looking for an agent to sell the house.
- El agente de viajes reservó los billetes.The travel agent booked the tickets.
2. police officer
member of the police
Common combinations
- agente de policía — police officer
- agente de tráfico — traffic officer
- El agente pidió mi documentación.The police officer asked for my documents.
- Dos agentes patrullan la zona.Two police officers are patrolling the area.
- Llamaron a un agente de policía.They called a police officer.
3. agent, factor
cause or element that produces an effect
Common combinations
- agente infeccioso — infectious agent
- agente químico — chemical agent
- agente contaminante — polluting agent
- El agua es un agente de erosión.Water is an agent of erosion.
- Este agente mata las bacterias.This agent kills bacteria.
- La luz actúa como agente desinfectante.Light acts as a disinfecting agent.
Same root
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