detain
detain(
dih
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teyn
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to delay)
a. demorar
A car accident on the highway detained me and I missed my flight.Un accidente de tráfico en la carretera me demoró y perdí el vuelo.
b. retrasar
A flat tire detained Alma on her way to the concert.Una llanta pinchada la retrasó a Alma cuando iba al concierto.
c. entretener
We would have arrived sooner, but Grandma detained us with stories about her rabbits.Hubiéramos llegado antes, pero Abuela nos entretuvo con historias sobre sus conejos.
d. retener
The nurse detained Sam until the doctor gave the approval for him to leave the hospital.La enfermera retuvo a Sam hasta que el médico dio la aprobación para que se retirara del hospital.
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