detener
Pronunciation
/dˌetenˈɛɾse/

Definition & Meaning of "detener"in Spanish

detener
[past form: me detuve][present form: me detengo]
01

stop, pause

parar el movimiento o la acción, quedarse sin avanzar
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El autobús se detuvo frente a la parada.
The bus stopped in front of the stop.
No te detengas, sigue caminando hasta la plaza.
Don't stop, keep walking until the square.
02

arrest, detain

capturar a alguien para impedir que siga libre o actuando
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La policía detuvo al sospechoso anoche.
The police arrested the suspect last night.
Detuvieron al ladrón justo después del robo.
They detained the thief right after the robbery.
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