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tutelado

under guardianship

adjective too-teh-LAH-doh Rare

Also means

supervised, tutored

Usage Note

Tutelado is the past participle of tutelar ('to act as guardian for') used adjectivally, describing a person or entity placed under official supervision or protection. In social-welfare contexts it refers to minors in state care (menor tutelado); in legal contexts to adults under guardianship. The feminine form is tutelada, and the related noun is tutela ('guardianship').

Examples

"El menor tutelado vive con una familia de acogida."

Natural Translation

The child under guardianship lives with a foster family.

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