arresto

Del latín 'arrestus', que significa 'detenido'.

NOUN (1)

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arrest literal / detention formal / capture / incarceration

Synonyms detención formal , captura

Antonyms libertad

The act of officially taking someone into custody, usually by law enforcement, or the state of being held in custody.

No irregularidades

plural
arrestos

El arresto del sospechoso se produjo anoche. — The arrest of the suspect occurred last night.
Fue puesto bajo arresto domiciliario. — He was placed under house arrest.

register: formal

VERB (1)

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to arrest literal / to detain / to capture / to apprehend

Synonyms detener , capturar

Antonyms liberar

To take or hold someone in custody by legal authority.

Nota irregular

gerund	past
arrestando	arresté

La policía logró arrestar al ladrón después de una persecución. — The police managed to arrest the thief after a chase.
Lo arrestaron por posesión de drogas. — They arrested him for drug possession.