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    Arresto (en. Arrest)

    /aˈresto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Act of apprehending someone by the police.
    The arrest of the suspect was made this morning.
    El arresto del sospechoso fue realizado esta mañana.
    Indication of an action that should be stopped or suspended.
    The judge ordered the suspension of the execution of the sentence.
    El juez ordenó el arresto de la ejecución de la sentencia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'arrestus', meaning 'detention'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    house arrest
    Restriction of freedom at home.
    arresto domiciliario
    arrest without a warrant
    Detention carried out without a court order.
    arresto sin orden
    preventive arrest
    Detention of a person to prevent the commission of a crime.
    arresto preventivo

    Related Words

    detention
    Action of detaining someone.
    detención
    police
    Armed body of the State responsible for maintaining public order.
    policía
    court
    Entity where justice is administered.
    juzgado

    Slang Meanings

    To fall
    The guy fell after the arrest.
    El tipo cayó después del arresto.
    Damn
    Oh well, damn for the arrest he got.
    Ni modo, chale por el arresto que le hicieron.