What does "detenido" mean in English?

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Spanish

detenido

English

detained

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Alternative translations of "detenido"

stopped
arrested
held
apprehended

Examples of how to use "detenido" in Spanish

Spanish
El detenido fue llevado a la comisaría.
English
The detainee was taken to the police station.
Spanish
El detenido habló con su abogado ayer.
English
The detainee spoke with his lawyer yesterday.
Spanish
La detenida necesita descansar en la celda.
English
The detained woman needs to rest in the cell.
Spanish
Los vecinos identificaron al detenido en la foto.
English
The neighbors identified the detainee in the photo.
Spanish
El policía llevó al detenido a la comisaría.
English
The police officer took the detainee to the police station.

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El detenido fue llevado a la comisaría.

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