detenciónnoun
Detención means arrest or detention in English. It is a noun, and the plural is detenciones.
- arrest
- detention
Su detención causó gran revuelo en la prensa.
His arrest caused a great stir in the press.
Hubo varias detenciones durante la manifestación.
There were several arrests during the demonstration.
La policía llevó a cabo la detención del sospechoso al amanecer.
The police carried out the suspect's arrest at dawn.
Se emitió una orden de detención contra el contable de la compañía.
An arrest warrant was issued for the company's accountant.
Common forms
| Form | Reading |
|---|---|
| detenciones | plural, feminine |