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    Detenerse (en. Stop)

    /deteˈneɾse/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To interrupt movement or action.
    The train stopped at the station.
    El tren se detuvo en la estación.
    To pause to consider something.
    I decided to stop and think about the situation.
    Decidí detenerme a pensar en la situación.
    To not continue with a course of action.
    You should stop before risking too much.
    Debes detenerte antes de arriesgarte demasiado.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'detinere', which means 'to retain' or 'to stop'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to suddenly stop
    To stop abruptly.
    detenerse en seco
    to stop and reflect
    To take time to think deeply.
    detenerse a reflexionar
    to come to a complete stop
    To stop completely, without continuing.
    detenerse por completo

    Related Words

    detention
    Action of stopping something or someone.
    detención
    stopped
    Someone who has been stopped, in a state of detention.
    detenido
    to stop
    To cause something or someone to cease moving or acting.
    detener

    Slang Meanings

    To stop abruptly, sometimes recklessly.
    He stopped abruptly upon seeing the red traffic light.
    Se detuvo en seco al ver el semáforo en rojo.
    To take time to think or for oneself.
    Sometimes it's necessary to stop and enjoy the moment.
    A veces es necesario detenerse y disfrutar del momento.