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    Detúvose (en. Stopped)

    /de'tu.βo.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates the action of remaining in one place or interrupting a movement.
    The car stopped in the middle of the street.
    El coche detúvose en medio de la calle.
    Indicates that someone stops moving or acting.
    She stopped upon hearing her name.
    Ella detúvose al escuchar su nombre.
    It is used to express that something stops or is interrupted.
    The rain stopped suddenly.
    La lluvia detúvose de repente.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'detuvo,' which combines 'de' and 'tuvose,' derived from 'tener.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stopped abruptly
    to come to a sudden halt
    detúvose en seco
    did not stop to think
    did not take a moment to reflect
    no detúvose a pensar
    time stopped
    time seemed to stand still
    el tiempo se detúvose

    Related Words

    stop
    To make something cease moving or functioning.
    detener
    to take time
    To take time to do something.
    tardar
    to brake
    To stop or cause something to stop by force.
    frenar

    Slang Meanings

    To come to a stop unexpectedly.
    The train stopped just before entering the station.
    El tren detúvose justo antes de entrar a la estación.
    To interrupt a conversation or activity.
    I stopped speaking when I saw the boss enter.
    Me detúvose de hablar cuando vio al jefe entrar.