No. 13,633 in Spanish
retenciones
"Retenciones" in English refers to "withholdings" or "deductions," typically related to taxes or payments.
In a sentence
Las retenciones en la autopista causaron demoras importantes.
The traffic jams on the highway caused significant delays.
In this context, 'retenciones' refers to traffic jams or slowdowns.
El empleado consultó sobre las retenciones fiscales en su nómina.
The employee inquired about the tax withholdings in their payroll.
Here, 'retenciones' refers to tax amounts withheld from income.
Las retenciones de agua en los tejidos pueden causar hinchazón.
Water retention in tissues can cause swelling.
In this context, 'retenciones' refers to the process of water being retained in body tissues.
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