Detener (en. Arrest)

/deteˈneɾ/

Slang Meanings

English: To put the brakes on someone or something.
English: I'm going to stop the party before it gets out of control.
Voy a detener la fiesta antes de que se descontrole.
English: To stop short.
English: Traffic came to a sudden stop due to an accident.
El tráfico se detuvo en seco por un accidente.