detention in Portuguese
detention in Portuguese is detenção — detention means the state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.
detention in Portuguese
detenção
What does "detention" mean?
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noun The state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.
"He was held in detention for two months before the hearing."
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noun A school punishment requiring a student to stay behind after hours.
"She got detention for talking back to the teacher."
detention in a sentence
- He was held in detention for two months before the hearing.
- She got detention for talking back to the teacher.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "detention" in Portuguese?
"detention" in Portuguese is detenção. detention means: The state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.
How do you use "detention" in a sentence?
Example: "He was held in detention for two months before the hearing." In Portuguese, "detention" is detenção.
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