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    Detiene (en. Stops)

    /de'tjene/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To interrupt or stop the movement of something.
    The police detains the suspects.
    El policía detiene a los sospechosos.
    To cause something to cease functioning or progressing.
    The rain stops the construction of the road.
    La lluvia detiene la construcción de la carretera.
    To hold or keep someone in a fixed position.
    He stops the ball with his foot.
    Detiene el balón con el pie.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'detener', which comes from the Latin 'detinere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stop and think
    Take a moment to reflect on something.
    detenerse a pensar
    to stop time
    To feel that time has stopped for an instant.
    detener el tiempo
    don't stop
    A piece of advice to keep moving forward and not give up.
    no te detengas

    Related Words

    detention
    Action of stopping someone or something.
    detención
    deliberation
    The act of stopping.
    detenimiento
    detained
    A person who has been detained by authority.
    detenido

    Slang Meanings

    To brake abruptly.
    That car stopped suddenly.
    Ese coche se detuvo de golpe.
    To pause something for an indefinite period.
    The project is stalled due to lack of funds.
    El proyecto está detenido por falta de fondos.