Inclusa (en. Included)

/inˈklusa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Institution intended to welcome and educate homeless children.
The child was taken to the inclusa after being found on the street.
El niño fue llevado a la inclusa tras ser encontrado en la calle.
Place where abandoned babies were taken in.
The inclusa in the city had many sad stories.
La inclusa de la ciudad tenía muchas historias tristes.
Assistance center for orphaned or helpless minors.
A temporary home was provided for them in the inclusa.
En la inclusa se les proporcionaba un hogar temporal.

Etymology

From Latin 'inclusa', which means 'enclosed' or 'isolated'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in the inclusa
To be in a place of protection or shelter, especially for children.
estar en la inclusa
to take out of the inclusa
Referring to rescuing someone from a situation of abandonment.
sacar de la inclusa

Related Words

expósito
Abandoned child who is taken in by an institution.
expósito
orphanage
Establishment that welcomes orphans.
orfanato
shelter
Temporary refuge for those in need.
albergue

Slang Meanings

Place of refuge
In my neighborhood, we say that the children from the inclusa are like our siblings.
En mi barrio decimos que los niños de la inclusa son como nuestros hermanos.
Help center
The inclusa is seen as a safe place by many.
La inclusa es vista como un lugar seguro por muchos.