English–Spanish
“custody” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kusˈtoðja/
Example
El juez otorgó la custodia a la madre.
The judge granted custody to the mother.
How to say “custody” in Spanish
“Custody” in Spanish is custodia.
Legal guardianship and care of a minor emphasizing responsibility for upbringing and protection.
Example sentences with custodia
La policía mantuvo al sospechoso en custodia durante la noche.
The police kept the suspect in custody overnight.
Tips for using custodia
- Spanish often pairs the word with guarda as guarda y custodia to emphasize both physical care and legal authority, and custodia compartida signals shared parental rights.