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Portuguese

detenção

English

detention

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Examples of how to use "detenção" in Portuguese

Portuguese
Sua detenção foi considerada ilegal.
English
His detention was deemed illegal.
Portuguese
A detenção ocorreu ontem à noite.
English
The detention took place last night.
Portuguese
Ele recebeu uma detenção na escola.
English
He received detention at school.
Portuguese
A polícia confirmou a detenção do suspeito.
English
The police confirmed the suspect's detention.
Portuguese
Detenção preventiva foi decidida pelo juiz.
English
Preventive detention was decided by the judge.
Portuguese
A detenção durou várias horas.
English
The detention lasted several hours.

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Sua detenção foi considerada ilegal.

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