Meaning
case, custody, safekeeping
- case, cover, sleeve
- custody, safekeeping, guardianship
In a sentence
Ho perso la custodia del telefono ieri sera.
I lost my phone case last night.
Chi ha la custodia del cane questo weekend?
Who has custody of the dog this weekend?
Ho lasciato le chiavi dell'appartamento in custodia al portinaio.
I left the apartment keys in the safekeeping of the doorman.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| custodia | feminine · singular |
| custodie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For legal or parental contexts, custodia is standard; for general care of a person, cura is usually more natural.
- For a phone or glasses, custodia means a protective case; cover is often a cover or sleeve, not always interchangeable.
- In legal Italian, affidamento and custodia are related but not identical: affidamento is decision-making/placement, custodia is physical keeping or detention.