Detenido (en. Arrested)
/de.te.'ni.ðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who has been deprived of their freedom by the police or authorities.
The detainee was taken to the police station for questioning.
El detenido fue llevado a la comisaría para ser interrogado.
A thing or process that is on hold or not advancing.
The project is halted due to funding issues.
El proyecto está detenido debido a problemas de financiamiento.
adjective
That is held or immobilized.
Vehicles stopped at the traffic light must remain stationary.
Los vehículos detenidos en el semáforo deben permanecer inmóviles.
Etymology
From Latin 'detenĕre', which means 'to retain'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
caught in the act
Arrested immediately after committing a crime.
detenido en el acto
detained by the police
A person who has been arrested by law enforcement.
detenido por la policía
political detainee
A person arrested for reasons related to their political activism.
detenido político
Related Words
detention
Action of detaining someone.
detención
arrest
Act of detaining or apprehending someone.
arresto
freedom
State of not being detained.
libertad
Slang Meanings
In some areas, referred to someone who is captured by the police.
That guy was detained for getting into trouble.
Ese tipo estuvo detenido por andar en problemas.
Used to describe something that is not progressing.
The business is stalled, there are no sales.
El negocio está detenido, no hay ventas.