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arresto

arrest

noun ah-RRES-toh Rare

Also means

detention

Usage Note

Arresto refers to the act of being taken into custody by authorities. Arresto domiciliario is the standard phrase for 'house arrest'. In everyday speech you may also hear detención for a police stop or brief hold.

Examples

"El arresto fue declarado ilegal."

Natural Translation

The arrest was declared illegal.

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