custodiábamos
-we were guarding
Imperfectnosotrosconjugation ofcustodiar.

custodiar

custodiar(
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to guard
El funcionario de prisiones custodia al preso durante su transporte para que no se escape.The corrections officer guards the prisoner while he's being transported so that he does not escape.
b. to watch over
El guardaespaldas custodió al cantante para que nadie se acercara a él.The bodyguard watched over the singer so no one could approach him.
a. to look after
Si no custodias tus pertenencias es probable que te las roben.If you do not look after your belongings it is likely someone will steal them.
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