Refugiarse (en. To take refuge)

/re-fu-ˈxiaɾ-se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To look for a place to protect oneself from danger or from bad weather.

The hikers took refuge in a cave when the storm began.

Los excursionistas se refugiaron en una cueva cuando empezó la tormenta.

To withdraw to a quiet or safe place to rest or meditate.

I decided to take refuge in my country house to escape the stress of the city.

Decidí refugiarme en mi casa de campo para escapar del estrés de la ciudad.

To protect oneself from threatening or adverse situations.

The children took refuge in their grandmother's house during the conflict.

Los niños se refugiaron en la casa de su abuela durante el conflicto.

Derives from the Latin 'refugiare', which means to return in search of refuge.

to take refuge at home

To seek safety or tranquility at home.

refugiarse en casa

to take refuge from the storm

To protect oneself from the elements in a safe place.

refugiarse de la tormenta

to take refuge in someone's arms

To seek comfort or emotional protection from another person.

refugiarse en los brazos de alguien

refuge

A place where one seeks protection or shelter.

refugio

refugee

A person who has sought asylum in another country for reasons of danger or persecution.

refugiado

to shelter

The act of providing shelter to someone.

refugiar

To seek an escape

When things get tough, I like to take refuge in a good book.

Cuando las cosas se ponen difíciles, me gusta refugiarme en un buen libro.

To take a break

This weekend I need to take refuge for a while and disconnect.

Este fin de semana necesito refugiarme un rato y desconectar.