What does "arrestar" mean in English?

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Spanish

arrestar

English

to arrest

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Alternative translations of "arrestar"

to stop
to seize
to detain
to capture

Examples of how to use "arrestar" in Spanish

Spanish
La policía arrestó al sospechoso.
English
The police arrested the suspect.
Spanish
El policía arresta al sospechoso ahora.
English
The police officer is arresting the suspect now.
Spanish
Ayer arrestaron al hombre en la plaza.
English
Yesterday they arrested the man in the square.
Spanish
El guardia arrestaba a los ladrones frecuentemente.
English
The guard was frequently arresting the thieves.
Spanish
Mañana arrestarán al sospechoso en la estación.
English
Tomorrow they will arrest the suspect at the station.

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La policía arrestó al sospechoso.

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