Abrigado (en. Sheltered)

/a.bɾi.ˈɣa.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is protected from the cold.
In winter, it is important to be warm to avoid getting sick.
En invierno, es importante estar abrigado para no enfermarse.
Covered or warmed with appropriate clothing.
The boy was warm in his wool coat.
El niño estaba abrigado con su abrigo de lana.
To feel warm, to be sheltered.
After a while in the cold, I finally felt warm when I entered the house.
Después de un rato en el frío, finalmente me sentí abrigado al entrar a la casa.

Etymology

From the verb 'abrigar', derived from Latin 'abrigare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be warm
To be protected from the cold with appropriate clothing.
estar abrigado
to walk warmly dressed
To go out on the street with clothing that protects from the cold.
pasear abrigado
to shelter someone
To cover someone with clothing so they do not feel cold.
abrigar a alguien

Related Words

coat
Garment used to protect against the cold.
abrigo
to shelter
To provide warmth or protection from the cold.
abrigar
warmer
Person or thing that provides warmth.
abrigador

Slang Meanings

To be in a comfortable and warm situation.
After a good lunch, I feel warm on the sofa.
Después de un buen almuerzo, me siento abrigado en el sofá.
To feel safe and protected.
In his house, he always feels warm.
En su casa siempre se siente abrigado.