Portuguese Word · Intermediate
deter
to stop, arrest, detain, restrain
Pronunciation: /deˈte(ʁ)/
Meaning
to stop, arrest, detain, restrain
Example
A empresa detém o direito de despedir os empregados.
The company holds the right to fire its employees.
Practice tips
- Practice deter out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.