This is the 9951st most frequent Portuguese word.
deter
To prevent or discourage someone from taking action.
In this sentence, 'deter' is used as a verb meaning 'to detain' or 'to take into custody'.
As autoridades decidiram deter o suspeito para interrogá-lo.
The authorities decided to detain the suspect for questioning.
Here, 'deter' is used as a verb meaning 'to discourage or restrain someone from acting'.
O medo de consequências negativas pode deter as pessoas de tomarem decisões arriscadas.
The fear of negative consequences can deter people from making risky decisions.
In this sentence, 'deter' is used as a verb meaning 'to prevent or hinder an action or activity'.