What is the Portuguese word for "detention"?

Learn how to say "detention" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

detention

Portuguese

detenção

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Examples of how to use "detention" in Portuguese

English
He got detention for being late to class.
Portuguese
Ele foi detido por chegar atrasado à aula.
English
The student received detention after school.
Portuguese
O estudante foi colocado em detenção após as aulas.
English
She fears detention for breaking the rule.
Portuguese
Ela teme ser colocada em detenção por quebrar a regra.
English
Police held him in detention overnight.
Portuguese
A polícia o manteve em detenção durante a noite.
English
Parents were informed about his detention immediately.
Portuguese
Os pais foram imediatamente informados sobre a detenção dele.
English
The judge ordered detention for the suspect.
Portuguese
O juiz ordenou a detenção do suspeito.

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He got detention for being late to class.

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