Guarecerse (en. Take shelter)

/ɡwa.re.θeɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To find a safe place to shield oneself from danger or adversity.

During the storm, we decided to shelter ourselves in the cabin.

Durante la tormenta, decidimos guarecernos en la cabaña.

To protect oneself from physical or emotional harm.

She sheltered from the cold under a blanket.

Ella se guareció del frío bajo una manta.

To take refuge in a safe or comfortable place.

The children sheltered in their room during the blackout.

Los niños se guarecieron en su habitación durante el apagón.

From the term 'guarecer', which comes from the Latin 'caricāre', in the sense of caring for or protecting.

to shelter from the rain

To seek protection from the rain.

guarecerse de la lluvia

there is no place to take shelter

There is no safe space to take cover.

no hay lugar donde guarecerse

den

A place where one takes refuge or hides.

guarida

shelter

Protection or defense against danger or risk.

resguardo

refuge

A safe place where one can be safe.

refugio

To take a break or get away from problems.

I'm going to shelter for a while at home with a good movie.

Voy a guarecerme un rato en casa con una buena película.

To dodge an uncomfortable situation.

If they ask me about work, I prefer to take shelter in silence.

Si me preguntan sobre el trabajo, prefiero guarecerme en silencio.