estar fichado (por la policía)
to be booked (by police)
The Spanish term 'estar fichado (por la policía)' translates to 'to be booked (by the police)' in English. This means that a person's information has been formally recorded by law enforcement authorities, usually after being arrested. Note that this term is used in the context of legal or police matters.
Example sentences using: estar fichado (por la policía)
Él está fichado por la policía debido a su comportamiento sospechoso.
He is registered with the police due to his suspicious behavior.
This phrase indicates that the person has been noted or recorded by the police because they have exhibited behaviors that may raise suspicion.
Después del incidente, ella se dio cuenta de que estaba fichada por la policía.
After the incident, she realized that she was registered with the police.
This example illustrates a moment of realization for a person who becomes aware that they are under police surveillance or scrutiny.
Los delincuentes a menudo están fichados por la policía antes de ser capturados.
Criminals are often registered with the police before being captured.
This phrase highlights the process by which criminals are noted by law enforcement agencies, implying that they have a history that is known to the police even before their arrest.