What is the Spanish word for "custody"?

Learn how to say "custody" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

custody

Spanish

custodia

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Alternative translations of "custody"

tutela
custodia judicial
detención
prisión

Examples of how to use "custody" in Spanish

English
She won custody of the children.
Spanish
Ella obtuvo la custodia de los niños.
English
The mother sought custody of her child.
Spanish
La madre buscó la custodia de su hijo.
English
The police took the suspect into custody.
Spanish
La policía detuvo al sospechoso.
English
He lost custody after the court hearing.
Spanish
Él perdió la custodia después de la audiencia en el tribunal.
English
They argued about custody during dinner.
Spanish
Discutieron sobre la custodia durante la cena.

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