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    Deteniéndose (en. Stopping)

    /deteˈnje̞ndose/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of stopping or interrupting movement.
    The car is stopping at the traffic light.
    El coche se está deteniendo en el semáforo.
    Pausing in an activity.
    He stopped to think before continuing.
    Se detuvo a pensar antes de continuar.
    Interrupting the progress or advancement of something.
    The rain stopped the construction of the bridge.
    La lluvia detuvo la construcción del puente.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'detenere', which means to stop.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Stopping to think
    Taking a moment to reflect on something.
    Deteniéndose a pensar
    Stopping to look
    Stopping to observe closely.
    Deteniéndose a mirar
    Stopping along the way
    Pausing in the journey.
    Deteniéndose en el camino

    Related Words

    stop
    Making someone or something stop or cease to move.
    detener
    detention
    The action of stopping someone or something.
    detención
    stopped
    One who has been stopped or is immobile.
    detenido

    Slang Meanings

    To stop and have fun.
    When the party starts, everyone stops to dance.
    Cuando llega la fiesta, todos se detienen a bailar.
    To take a breath.
    After running, I had to stop to catch my breath.
    Después de correr, me tuve que detener a recuperar el aliento.