é preso/a
1. to be taken into custody by law enforcement; to be stopped or detained by police
The suspect is arrested at the scene of the crime.
O suspeito é preso no local do crime.
2. to be stopped or halted in motion or development
The disease progression is arrested by the new medication.
A progressão da doença é detida pelo novo medicamento.
3. to catch or attract someone's attention forcibly
Her beauty is arrested by the photographer's lens.
Sua beleza é capturada pela lente do fotógrafo.
In Brazilian legal contexts, 'é preso' is the standard term used in formal police reports and court proceedings. In USA law enforcement, being 'arrested' carries specific legal implications regarding Miranda rights and custody. The term is widely understood in both cultures as a serious legal action.
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