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How is the word detener translated from Spanish to English

Mantener a alguien bajo custodia oficial.

To officially keep someone in custody.

verb
English translation
Detain

Examples with “detener”

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  • La policía detuvo a dos hombres para interrogarlos. — Police detained two men for questioning.

  • No lo entretengo más. — I won't detain you any longer.

  • Los agentes pueden detener a un sospechoso hasta veinticuatro horas. — Officers may detain a suspect for up to twenty-four hours.

  • Perdona que te entretenga, pero tengo una pregunta. — Sorry to detain you, but I have one question.

  • ¿Pueden detenerlo sin abogado? — Can they detain him without a lawyer?

  • ¿Nos entretendrá mucho más el papeleo? — Will the paperwork detain us much longer?

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FAQ about “detener”

How is “detener” translated from Spanish?
“detener” translates into English as “Detain”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “detener” mean?
Meaning of “detener”: Mantener a alguien bajo custodia oficial. In English — “Detain”.
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”?
Add “detener” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.