No. 10,920 in Spanish
detuvieron
"Detuvieron" means "they stopped" or "they arrested."
In a sentence
Los policías detuvieron a los sospechosos en la calle.
The police detained the suspects on the street.
Here, 'detuvieron' indicates an action of apprehending or stopping individuals for investigation by the authorities.
Detuvieron la construcción debido a problemas financieros.
They stopped the construction due to financial problems.
In this instance, 'detuvieron' refers to halting an activity or process voluntarily or due to external factors.
Los niños detuvieron el juego cuando comenzó a llover.
The children stopped playing when it started raining.
Here, 'detuvieron' is describing the cessation of a recreational activity in response to a change in environmental conditions.
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