Detenerme (en. Stop)

/deteˈneɾ.me/

Slang Meanings

To take a break.
When I arrived at the park, I stopped to catch my breath.
Cuando llegué al parque, me detuve a tomar aire.
Not to continue with something.
I decided to stop on the project because I didn't have time.
Decidí detenerme en el proyecto porque no tenía tiempo.