What does "retenido" mean in English?

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Spanish

retenido

English

detained

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Alternative translations of "retenido"

withheld
retained
reserved
held

Examples of how to use "retenido" in Spanish

Spanish
Lo tuvieron retenido contra su voluntad.
English
They had him detained against his will.
Spanish
El conductor fue retenido por la policía.
English
The driver was detained by the police.
Spanish
Mi dinero quedó retenido en el banco.
English
My money was held at the bank.
Spanish
Él se muestra siempre retenido en reuniones.
English
He always appears reserved in meetings.
Spanish
El pago quedó retenido por error administrativo.
English
The payment was held due to an administrative error.

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Lo tuvieron retenido contra su voluntad.

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