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foi detido

was arrested

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was arrested Also can mean 'was detained' depending on context. Often used in police or criminal contexts.
PO: O suspeito foi detido pela polícia durante a noite.
EN: The suspect was arrested by the police overnight.

Tom foi detido como suspeito em um caso criminal.

Tom was detained as a suspect in a criminal case.

Tom foi detido para interrogatório.

Tom was detained for questioning.

O notório criminoso foi detido ontem.

The notorious criminal was arrested yesterday.

Você sabe por que Tom foi detido?

Do you know why Tom was arrested?

Tom foi detido pela polícia.

Tom was arrested by the police.

Um homem inocente foi detido por engano.

An innocent man was detained by mistake.