Spanish · verb

detener

to stop (someone), to arrest

verbs · set 14

Example sentences

La policía detiene el tráfico.

The police stop the traffic.

Detuvo el coche en seco.

He stopped the car abruptly.

Nada nos detendrá.

Nothing will stop us.

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