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How is the word detención translated from Spanish to English

Situación de estar bajo custodia oficial.

The state of being kept in official custody.

noun
English translation
Detention

Examples with “detención”

See how the word “detención” is used in sentences

  • Pasó dos semanas en detención. — He spent two weeks in detention.

  • Su arresto duró tres horas hoy. — His detention lasted for three hours today.

  • La castigaron a quedarse después de clase por llegar tarde otra vez. — She got detention for being late again.

  • La detención sin cargos está limitada a cuarenta y ocho horas. — Detention without charge is limited to forty-eight hours.

  • ¿Cuáles fueron los motivos de su arresto? — What were the reasons for her detention?

  • Vuelve a hablar en clase y te quedarás castigado después de clase. — Talk in class again and you'll get detention.

  • ¿Cuánto tiempo pueden tenerlo en detención? — How long can they hold him in detention?

  • El juez ordenó su arresto para seguir interrogándolo. — The judge ordered his detention for further questioning.

  • Tres alumnos estuvieron castigados después de clase hasta las cuatro. — Three students sat in detention until four o'clock.

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FAQ about “detención”

How is “detención” translated from Spanish?
“detención” translates into English as “Detention”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “detención” mean?
Meaning of “detención”: Situación de estar bajo custodia oficial. In English — “Detention”.
What part of speech is “detención”?
“detención” is a noun.
Where can I see examples with “detención”?
Example sentences with “detención” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “detención”?
Add “detención” 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.