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    Detención (en. Detention)

    /deteŋˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Interruption of an activity or process.
    The traffic detention was necessary to ensure safety.
    La detención del tráfico fue necesaria para garantizar la seguridad.
    Apprehension of a person by the authority.
    The detention of the suspect was carried out without incident.
    La detención del sospechoso se realizó sin incidentes.
    State of being detained.
    His detention lasted several hours before he was released.
    Su detención duró varias horas antes de ser liberado.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'detentio', meaning 'the act of stopping'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    preventive detention
    Detention carried out before a trial to prevent the detainee from committing more crimes.
    detención preventiva
    illegal detention
    Detention carried out without a valid court order.
    detención ilegal
    house arrest
    Measure that allows a person to serve their sentence at home.
    detención domiciliaria

    Related Words

    to stop
    To stop someone or something.
    detener
    detainee
    Person who has been detained.
    detenido
    administrative detention
    Detention carried out by administrative authorities.
    detención administrativ

    Slang Meanings

    To catch
    They caught him on the street and took him to the station.
    Lo pillaron en la calle y lo llevaron a la comisaría.
    To lock up
    They locked him up at night for not having papers.
    Lo encerraron por la noche por no tener papeles.