How to Say ‘This illegal detention’ in Mexican Spanish
Esta detención ilegal
💬 Usage Tip: Notice the adjective 'ilegal' follows the noun it modifies.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Detentions and protests against the system are common in plotlines addressing social justice.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Esta
[ehs-tah]
This
Used to identify a specific thing or person close at hand.
Esta situación es complicada.
This situation is complicated.
detención
[deh-tehn-see-ohn]
Detention
The action of detaining someone or the state of being detained.
Sobre la detención del sospechoso.
About the detention of the suspect.
ilegal
[ee-leh-gahl]
Illegal
Contrary to or forbidden by law.
Detección ilegal está prohibida.
Illegal detention is prohibited.
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