Llevar a alguien a la policía como sospechoso.
To take someone to the police as a suspect.
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See how the word “detener” is used in sentences
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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