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foi detido

was arrested

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phrase Rare #22,488
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 para interrogatório.

Tom was detained for questioning.

Tom foi detido pela polícia.

Tom was arrested by the police.

Você sabe por que Tom foi detido?

Do you know why Tom was arrested?

Um homem inocente foi detido por engano.

An innocent man was detained by mistake.

Tom foi detido como suspeito em um caso criminal.

Tom was detained as a suspect in a criminal case.

O notório criminoso foi detido ontem.

The notorious criminal was arrested yesterday.