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No. 5,040 in Spanish

establecía

"Establecía" means "was establishing" or "used to establish."

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  • La ley establecía normas estrictas para la seguridad laboral.

    The law established strict rules for workplace safety.

    Used in past tense to describe an ongoing or habitual action in the past.

  • El contrato establecía que las reparaciones debían hacerse dentro de un mes.

    The contract established that the repairs had to be completed within a month.

    Indicates specific conditions or clauses set in a legal or formal context.

  • Mi abuelo establecía relaciones de confianza entre los vecinos de su pueblo.

    My grandfather established trustworthy relationships among the neighbors in his village.

    Refers to repeated or consistent actions by a person in the past, showcasing habit or characteristic behavior.

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