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    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.