arestado
arrested person
Usage Note
Arestado comes from the Spanish 'arrestado' and functions in Tagalog both as an adjective (describing someone who has been arrested) and informally as a noun (an arrested person). It is used in news reports, police contexts, and everyday conversation. The related verb form is 'inaresto' (was arrested).
Examples
" Arestado na ang magnanakaw. "
Natural Translation
The thief is now arrested.
Literal Translation
Arrested already the thief.
" Ang arestado ay dinala sa himpilan ng pulisya. "
Natural Translation
The arrested person was brought to the police station.
Literal Translation
The arrested-person was brought to-the station of-the police.
" Ang arestado ay pinakawalan matapos mapatunayang wala siyang kinalaman sa krimen. "
Natural Translation
The arrested person was released after it was proven that he had nothing to do with the crime.
Literal Translation
The arrested-person was released after was-proven none he involvement in the crime.
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