Spanish phrase
¿Por qué me retienen ~?
Meaning
Why are you keeping me ___?
When to use it
Asks why others are preventing the speaker from leaving. Used when someone is stopped from exiting a meeting or gathering, with a tone of mild surprise or reproach.
Example dialogue
¿Por qué me retienen en la reunión?
Why are you keeping me in the meeting?
Porque necesitamos tu opinión para terminar el proyecto.
Because we need your opinion to finish the project.