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Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

detención

English translation:

detention / arrest / take in custody

Added to glossary by Ernesto Samper Nieto
Sep 3, 2003 03:03
20 yrs ago
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Spanish term

detención

Non-PRO Spanish to English Law/Patents
Legal. Cuando alguien es acusado algún delito y la policía lo va a detener para interrogarlo.
Proposed translations (English)
5 +4 detention / arrest / take in custody

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detention / arrest / take in custody

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Peer comment(s):
agree Patricia Rosas : take INTO custody usually :-)
4 mins
agree Boris Nedkov : correct
10 mins
agree Vera Rocha : yes, into
1 hr
agree Maria Otero
1 day 6 hrs
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