Detuvieron (en. They stopped)

/de.tuˈβje.ɾon/

Synonyms

  • pararon
  • arrestaron
  • capturaron
  • frenaron
  • retuvieron

Slang Meanings

To be in jail.
He was detained for a month for stealing.
Estuvo un mes detenido por robar.
To be caught by the police.
The boy spent the whole night in the cell because he was arrested.
El chico pasó toda la noche en el calabozo porque lo detuvieron.