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deter

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Examples of how to use "deter" in Portuguese

Portuguese
A polícia conseguiu deter o suspeito.
English
The police managed to arrest the suspect.
Portuguese
A polícia deteve o suspeito rapidamente.
English
The police quickly detained the suspect.
Portuguese
Eu detenho a respiração por poucos segundos.
English
I hold my breath for a few seconds.
Portuguese
Eles detinham o avanço do fogo ontem.
English
They were holding back the fire's advance yesterday.
Portuguese
Se chover, deteremos a partida.
English
If it rains, we will cancel the game.
Portuguese
Se ele detiver o riso, agradeceremos.
English
If he suppresses his laughter, we will thank him.

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A polícia conseguiu deter o suspeito.

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