This is the 10920th most frequent Spanish word.
detuvieron
"Detuvieron" means "they stopped" or "they arrested."
Here, 'detuvieron' indicates an action of apprehending or stopping individuals for investigation by the authorities.
Los policías detuvieron a los sospechosos en la calle.
The police detained the suspects on the street.
In this instance, 'detuvieron' refers to halting an activity or process voluntarily or due to external factors.
Detuvieron la construcción debido a problemas financieros.
They stopped the construction due to financial problems.
Here, 'detuvieron' is describing the cessation of a recreational activity in response to a change in environmental conditions.