detendrá
“detendrá” means “will stop” in Spanish (to cease movement or action).
will stop, will arrest
Also: will delay
📝 In Action
El conductor detendrá el autobús en la próxima esquina.
A2The driver will stop the bus at the next corner.
La policía detendrá al sospechoso mañana.
B1The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
Nada detendrá nuestro progreso.
B1Nothing will stop our progress.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: detendrá
Question 1 of 2
If you say 'La máquina se detendrá', what are you saying?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'detinere', which combines 'de-' (away/back) and 'tenere' (to hold). Literally, it means 'to hold back'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'detendrá' the same as 'parará'?
Yes, both mean 'will stop', but 'detendrá' sounds slightly more formal and is the preferred word when talking about the police making an arrest.
Does 'detendrá' always need an accent?
Yes! The accent on the 'á' is what makes it the future tense. Without it, the word wouldn't be a standard Spanish word.