Spanish Conversation · Level 105
60 words
Spanish word
albergar
Pronunciation
IPA/alβeɾˈɣaɾ/
Meaning
- verbaccommodate
Example
Este refugio puede albergar a cien personas.
This shelter can accommodate one hundred people.
More examples
El poema alberga recuerdos de la infancia.
The poem holds memories of childhood.
Core concept
A space that receives and shelters people, animals, or things.
Common phrases
albergar esperanzas
harbor hopes
albergar recuerdos
hold memories
albergar huéspedes
accommodate guests
Similar words
alojar: Houses travelers or guests temporarily, giving them a room to sleep.
acoger: Takes in people who are struggling and shelters them, ensuring their safety.
refugiar: Shelters people or animals to keep them safe from immediate threats or hazards.
Definition in Spanish
Aceptar y alojar a personas, animales o cosas dentro de un espacio para protegerlas o guardarlas.
Word origin
From the noun albergue 'hostel, shelter', ultimately from Old French auberge, Spanish forms a verb meaning to house or shelter.
Usage tips
- When the direct object is people, Spanish requires the personal a ('albergar a refugiados'); for inanimate things the a is omitted.