Usages of detener
El policía detuvo el tráfico ayer para dejar pasar a los peatones.
The police officer stopped the traffic yesterday to let pedestrians pass.
A veces detengo mis tareas unos minutos para descansar la mente.
Sometimes I stop my tasks for a few minutes to rest my mind.
El problema técnico detiene el trabajo.
The technical problem stops the work.
Cuando el semáforo está en rojo, el conductor detiene su carro.
When the traffic light is red, the driver stops his car.
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