How to Say ‘They have arrested’ in Mexican Spanish
Han detenido
ahn deh-teh-NEE-doh
[ahn deh-teh-NEE-doh]
💬 Usage Tip: The verb 'detener' is a commonly used verb for 'arrest' or 'detain'. It's a must-know for news or crime-related discussions.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Detentions are common themes in crime shows like 'La Casa de Papel'.
Phrase Breakdown
Han
[ahn]
They have
Used to indicate an action completed in the recent past by multiple subjects.
Han llegado tarde a la reunión.
They have arrived late to the meeting.
detenido
[deh-teh-NEE-doh]
stopped
Past participle of detain, indicating something or someone has been held back.
Han detenido al ladrón.
They have stopped the thief.
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