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    Detenido (en. Detained person)

    /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.