Spanish Conversation · Level 90
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Spanish word
refugiar
Pronunciation
IPA/refuˈxjaɾ/
Meaning
- verbtake shelter
Example
Cuando empezó el incendio, nos refugiamos en el patio.
When the fire started, we took shelter in the courtyard.
More examples
La ONG refugió a varias familias afectadas por la inundación.
The NGO took in several families affected by the flood.
Core concept
Person guiding another into a doorway to escape rain.
Common phrases
refugiarse en
take shelter in
refugiar a
take in
refugiarse de
take shelter from
Similar words
refugiarse: Shelter oneself in a safe place to escape danger.
huir: Flee danger or an unpleasant situation to put distance from the threat.
acoger: Receive a person into a home or facility and protect them when they are in need.
alojar: Provide temporary lodging for people or things in a place.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa resguardarse frente a un peligro o proteger a alguien llevándolo a un lugar seguro.
Word origin
From the noun refugio, which comes from Latin refugium (re- 'back' + fugere 'to flee'), and the verb is formed from that noun to mean taking shelter or bringing someone to safety.
Usage tips
- Spanish commonly uses the pronominal form refugiarse for taking shelter yourself and the transitive refugiar a alguien to shelter someone else, and places are usually introduced with en.