No. 10,912 in Spanish
detengas
"Detengas" means "you stop" or "you detain," as a subjunctive form of the verb "detener."
In a sentence
No te detengas en perseguir tus sueños.
Don't stop in pursuing your dreams.
Here, 'detengas' is used in the subjunctive mood as a negative imperative, instructing someone not to halt their efforts.
Es importante que no te detengas ante los desafíos.
It's important that you don't stop when faced with challenges.
In this sentence, 'detengas' is in the present subjunctive tense, suggesting advice or a recommendation in the context of challenges.
Aunque el camino sea difícil, te pido que no te detengas.
Even if the path is difficult, I ask you not to stop.
The usage of 'detengas' here is again subjective, as it expresses a request or hope regarding someone's perseverance.
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