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custody in Portuguese

custody in Portuguese is guarda, custódia — custody means the legal right and responsibility to care for someone, especially a child.

custody in Portuguese

guarda
noun
The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
custódia
noun
The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
custódia
noun

What does "custody" mean?

  1. noun The legal right and responsibility to care for someone, especially a child.
    "The parents share custody of their two children."
  2. noun The state of being held by police, usually before a trial.
    "The suspect was taken into custody after the raid."
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custody in a sentence

  • The parents share custody of their two children.
  • The suspect was taken into custody after the raid.

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What is "custody" in Portuguese?

"custody" in Portuguese is guarda, custódia. custody means: The legal right and responsibility to care for someone, especially a child.

How do you use "custody" in a sentence?

Example: "The parents share custody of their two children." In Portuguese, "custody" is guarda, custódia.

Are there other ways to say "custody" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "custody": guarda, custódia.

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