Refugios (en. Shelters)

/reˈfuxjos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Places that provide refuge or protection against dangers.

Example Sentence: Shelters in the mountains are essential during storms.

Los refugios en las montañas son esenciales durante las tormentas.

Definition: Spaces where people at risk are housed or cared for.

Example Sentence: Shelters for animals help rescue abandoned pets.

Los refugios para animales ayudan a rescatar mascotas abandonadas.

Definition: Areas designated to protect displaced persons.

Example Sentence: During the crisis, temporary shelters were opened for evacuees.

Durante la crisis, se abrieron refugios temporales para los evacuados.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'refugium', which means 'place of refuge'.

Common Phrase: air raid shelter

Meaning: Place designated to protect people from bombings.

refugio antiaéreo

Common Phrase: mountain shelter

Meaning: Safe place in mountainous areas for protection.

refugio de montaña

Common Phrase: to provide shelter

Meaning: To offer safety or accommodation to someone.

dar refugio

Related Word: to shelter

Description: To protect or provide shelter to someone.

refugiar

Related Word: refugee

Description: A person who has been forced to flee from their home due to conflict or persecution.

refugiado

Related Word: to take refuge

Description: To seek a safe or protective place.

refugiarse

Slang Meaning: Shelter

Slang Example: Let's go to the shelter after the concert.

Vamos al refu después del concierto.

Slang Meaning: urban shelter

Slang Example: Young people look for an urban shelter to spend the night.

Los jóvenes buscan un refugio urbano para pasar la noche.