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/dɪˈtenʃn/
Translation
detención
A form of punishment where a student is kept in school after classes have finished.
“I have to stay for an hour of detention because I was late for class.”
Es cuando te dejan castigado después de clase en el colegio por portarte mal.
The act of keeping someone in official custody, especially while waiting for a trial.
“The suspect was held in police detention for questioning.”
Se refiere a cuando la policía o las autoridades retienen a alguien legalmente.