Alojaba (en. Stayed)

a-lo-XA-ba

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To allow someone to remain in a place.
I hosted tourists coming from different countries.
Alojaba a turistas que venían de diferentes países.
To give temporary shelter to someone.
Family members housed him while he looked for a place of his own.
Los familiares lo alojaban mientras buscaba un lugar propio.
To provide residence or space to someone.
When I traveled, I always hosted my friends at my house.
Cuando viajaba, siempre alojaba a mis amigos en mi casa.

Etymology

From the verb 'alojar', which comes from the Latin 'hospitare', meaning to provide shelter.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to accommodate someone
To provide a place for someone to stay.
alojar a alguien
to stay in a hotel
To stay temporarily in a hotel.
alojarse en un hotel
to store information
To save data in a system or location.
alojar información

Related Words

to accommodate
Verb that means to offer a place to live or stay.
alojar
lodging
Action of providing accommodation to someone.
hospedaje
tenant
Person who occupies a rented dwelling.
inquilino

Slang Meanings

To informally house someone in one's home.
When he came to visit, I hosted him in my living room.
Cuando vino de visita, lo alojé en mi sala.
To keep someone in one place for a long time.
We hosted him for several weeks while he found a job.
Lo alojamos por varias semanas mientras encontraba trabajo.