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How is the word detener translated from Spanish to English

Llevar a alguien a la policía como sospechoso.

To take someone to the police as a suspect.

verb
English translation
Arrest

Examples with “detener”

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  • La policía detuvo al ladrón. — The police arrested the thief.

  • Estuvo bajo detención durante dos días. — He was under arrest for two days.

  • Los agentes pueden detener a un conductor por conducción peligrosa. — Officers can arrest a driver for dangerous driving.

  • La detención ocurrió temprano por la mañana. — The arrest happened early in the morning.

  • ¿Detuvieron a alguien en el lugar? — Did they arrest anyone at the scene?

  • Los agentes hicieron una detención sin problemas. — Officers made an arrest without any trouble.

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FAQ about “detener”

How is “detener” translated from Spanish?
“detener” translates into English as “Arrest”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “detener” mean?
Meaning of “detener”: Llevar a alguien a la policía como sospechoso. In English — “Arrest”.
What part of speech is “detener”?
“detener” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “detener”?
Example sentences with “detener” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “detener”?
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