Detenían (en. They stopped)
/deteˈnjan/
Synonyms
- paraban
- frenaban
- impedían
- retuvieron
- sostenían
Slang Meanings
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That party was so good that we were stopped by the rhythm.
Esa fiesta estuvo tan buena que nos detenían por el ritmo.
They might have someone in their sights
If you can't go out tonight, it's like you're being held back.
Si no puedes salir esta noche, es como si te detenían.