remain detained

[rɪˈmeɪn dɪˈteɪnd]

verb phrase

permanecer detido/a

1. to continue to be held in custody or confinement; to stay under arrest or in detention

The suspect will remain detained until the trial date.

O suspeito permanecerá detido até a data do julgamento.

2. to continue being held back or prevented from proceeding

The shipment will remain detained at customs for inspection.

O carregamento permanecerá retido na alfândega para inspeção.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

permanecer detido/a

standard usage in legal and formal contexts

São Paulo

continuar detido/a

common in legal proceedings

Portugal

manter-se detido/a

formal and legal contexts

held in custody

locked up

in police custody

awaiting trial

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