How to Say "in custody" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “in custody” is “arrestado” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
AdjectiveB1Neutral
informal description
Examples
El hombre arrestado fue trasladado a la comisaría.
The arrested man was transferred to the police station.
Los arrestados tienen derecho a una llamada telefónica.
The detainees have the right to one phone call.
Gender and Number Match
When used as an adjective, 'arrestado' must match the person or people it describes. For a woman, you must say 'arrestada'; for multiple women, 'arrestadas'.
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