What is the Spanish word for "deter"?

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

English

deter

Spanish

disuadir

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Alternative translations of "deter"

detener
impedir
frenar
reprimir

Examples of how to use "deter" in Spanish

English
A big dog deters unwanted visitors.
Spanish
Un perro grande disuade a los visitantes no deseados.
English
Laws deter people from committing crimes.
Spanish
Las leyes disuaden a las personas de cometer delitos.
English
The sign deterred him from entering.
Spanish
El cartel le impidió entrar.
English
Security cameras are deterring shoplifters today.
Spanish
Las cámaras de seguridad están disuadiendo a los carteristas hoy en día.
English
They have deterred many would-be vandals.
Spanish
Han disuadido a muchos posibles vándalos.

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