Abrigaba (en. Sheltered)

/a.bri.'ɣa.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cover or protect from the cold.
She kept her son warm before going out.
Ella abrigaba a su hijo antes de salir.
To provide comfort or protection to someone.
The grandfather always entertained his grandchildren with stories.
El abuelo siempre abrigaba a sus nietos con historias.
To hold or maintain something in a safe state.
The shelter protected the injured animals.
El refugio abrigaba a los animales heridos.

Etymology

From the verb 'abrigar', which comes from the Latin 'abrigare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to harbor hope
To keep a positive expectation alive.
abrigar la esperanza
to harbor feelings
To protect or hide internal emotions.
abrigar sentimientos
to harbor a secret
To keep information confidential.
abrigar un secreto

Related Words

coat
Refuge or safe place.
abrigo
to take shelter
The action of protecting oneself from the cold.
abrigarse

Slang Meanings

To be protected from the cold.
Today I am very warm with my new coat.
Hoy estoy muy abrigado con mi nuevo abrigo.
To be in a safe place.
In this neighborhood, we all feel safe.
En este barrio, todos nos sentimos abrigados.