This is the 1040th most frequent Spanish word.
detención
"Detención" means "detention" or "arrest."
In this sentence, 'detención' refers to the act of arresting someone, typically in a legal or police context.
La policía realizó una detención ayer por la tarde en el centro de la ciudad.
The police carried out an arrest yesterday afternoon in the city center.
Here, 'detención' is used to describe the act of stopping, particularly concerning vehicles or machinery.
El tren experimentó una detención inesperada debido a problemas técnicos.
The train experienced an unexpected stop due to technical problems.
In this context, 'detención' signifies the deliberate act of halting or stopping machinery as a safety measure.