How to Say ‘to arrest’ in Mexican Spanish
arrestar
ah-reh-STAR
[ah-reh-STAR]
💬 Usage Tip: Imagine someone getting 'rest' behind bars when caught.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Arrests in Mexico must be backed by legal procedures to be valid.
Phrase Breakdown
arrestar
[ah-reh-STAR]
to arrest
To deprive someone of their freedom for committing a crime as determined by law.
La policía decidió arrestar al sospechoso.
The police decided to arrest the suspect.
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