No. 7,637 in Catalan
caducava
"Caducava" means "was expiring" or "used to expire."
In a sentence
El contracte caducava el mes passat.
The contract expired last month.
Here, 'caducava' is used in the context of indicating something (a contract) reaching its date of expiry in the past.
El passaport caducava abans de poder viatjar.
The passport expired before being able to travel.
In this context, 'caducava' describes the passport becoming invalid prior to a specific event in the past.
El permís caducava, però era possible renovar-lo.
The permit expired, but it was possible to renew it.
Here, 'caducava' is used to describe the permit's validity ending but with the implication of further action being possible.
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