Arestado (en. Arrested)

ah-res-tah-do

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To carry out the arrest.
The police arrested the suspect in the crime.
Arestado ng pulis ang suspek sa krimen.
adjective
Arrested or charged by authorities.
He was arrested for violating the law.
Siya ay arestado dahil sa paglabag sa batas.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'arrestado'

Common Phrases and Expressions

is arrested
under arrest or in custody of authorities
ay arestado

Related Words

to arrest
The act of arresting a person.
arestuhin
confrontation
A situation where there is a conflict or confrontation.
komprontasyon

Slang Meanings

Caught
He was caught by the police earlier at the corner.
Nahuli siya ng mga pulis kanina sa kanto.
Arrested
He was arrested because of theft.
Naka-aresto siya dahil sa pagnanakaw.
Taken down
He was taken down by the squad because of his antics.
Medyo tinaga siya ng mga tropa dahil sa kalokohan.
Locked up
He is currently locked up in jail.
Naka-lock up siya ngayon sa kulungan.