What is the Spanish word for "detention"?

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

English

detention

Spanish

detención

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Alternative translations of "detention"

retención
arresto
prisión
encierro

Examples of how to use "detention" in Spanish

English
He got detention for being late to class.
Spanish
Fue a la oficina de correcciones por llegar tarde a clase.
English
The student received detention after school.
Spanish
El estudiante recibió detención después de clases.
English
She fears detention for breaking the rule.
Spanish
Ella teme ser castigada con detención por romper la regla.
English
Police held him in detention overnight.
Spanish
La policía lo mantuvo en detención durante la noche.
English
Parents were informed about his detention immediately.
Spanish
Se informó a los padres sobre su detención de inmediato.

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