English–Spanish
“sanctuary” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/sanˈtwaɾjo/
Example
Visitamos el santuario cada año.
We visit the sanctuary every year.
How to say “sanctuary” in Spanish
“Sanctuary” in Spanish is santuario.
A protected refuge with a religious or emotional tone.
Example sentences with santuario
El santuario de animales acoge a animales heridos.
The animal sanctuary shelters injured animals.
Tips for using santuario
- For nonreligious refuges Spanish often uses refugio, asilo, or reserva, while santuario usually keeps a sacred or special connotation.