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    Albergue (en. Hostel)

    /alˈβeɾɣe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Place that offers lodging, especially for people in transit or pilgrims.
    The city shelter accommodates many homeless individuals.
    El albergue de la ciudad acoge a muchas personas sin hogar.
    Facilities that provide shelter for people, especially in emergency situations.
    After the earthquake, the shelter became an essential aid point.
    Tras el terremoto, el albergue se convirtió en un punto de ayuda esencial.
    Establishment specifically intended for travelers, such as on hiking routes.
    The shelter in the mountains is an ideal place to rest after a long hike.
    El albergue en la montaña es un lugar ideal para descansar después de una larga caminata.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'albergu(m)', which means 'refuge' or 'place of lodging'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Youth hostel
    Establishment providing accommodation for young people, often with community services.
    albergue juvenil
    Animal shelter
    Facility intended to provide refuge and care for abandoned animals.
    albergue de animales
    Temporary shelter
    Provisional accommodation provided in urgent or emergency situations.
    albergue temporal

    Related Words

    Provider of shelter
    Person who shelters or provides refuge for others.
    albergador
    Lodging
    Act of providing accommodation to someone.
    hospedaje

    Slang Meanings

    Improvised refuge
    That tent is a shelter for us tonight.
    Esa tienda de campaña es un albergue para nosotros esta noche.
    Meeting place
    The shelter has become the stash for neighborhood friends.
    El albergue se ha convertido en el alijo de los amigos del barrio.