1. Third person singular imperfect past tense of 'negligenciar' in the reflexive form, indicating an action of neglect that was habitually or continuously performed in the past
The patient's health was being neglected during that period.
A saúde do paciente negligenciava-se durante aquele período.
2. Impersonal reflexive construction expressing that negligence was occurring habitually or repeatedly in the past
Important details were being overlooked in the administration.
Detalhes importantes negligenciavam-se na administração.