Detention

Spanish Meaning

detención

carcelería

arresto

parada

pausa

encerrona

English Meaning

  1. The act of detaining.
  2. The state or a period of being detained, especially:
  3. A period of temporary custody while awaiting trial.
  4. A period of confinement to a detention home.
  5. A form of punishment by which a student is made to stay after regular school hours.
  6. A forced or punitive delay.