Description

A detainee refers to an individual who is held in custody, typically by law enforcement or immigration authorities, pending legal proceedings or investigation. This term is often used in the context of immigration enforcement and legal processes.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'detenido' may be used interchangeably with 'bajo arresto' in some contexts, but 'detenido' is more common in legal and immigration settings. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms that may not be appropriate in clinical contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The detainee was taken to the immigration office for processing.

ES: El detenido fue llevado a la oficina de inmigración para su procesamiento.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'detenido' with 'arrestado'; using informal language instead of formal terminology; misinterpreting the context of detention in legal versus medical settings.