What is the Spanish word for "apprehend"?

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English

apprehend

Spanish

aprehender

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Alternative translations of "apprehend"

capturar
comprender
detener
asir

Examples of how to use "apprehend" in Spanish

English
Police apprehended the suspect last night.
Spanish
La policía detuvo al sospechoso anoche.
English
Police often apprehend suspects quickly.
Spanish
La policía suele detener a los sospechosos rápidamente.
English
Officers apprehended the thief yesterday.
Spanish
Los oficiales arrestaron al ladrón ayer.
English
They are apprehending the suspect now.
Spanish
Están deteniendo al sospechoso ahora.
English
She has apprehended the missing child.
Spanish
Ella ha localizado al niño desaparecido.

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