shelter in Italian
shelter in Italian is riparo, rifugio, ripararsi — shelter means a place, or structure, that protects you from bad weather, danger, or attack.
shelter in Italian
riparo
A place where a person or animal may find protection from the elements (especially rain, storms, or cold) sometimes as a place to sleep (such as a cave).
rifugio
A place where a person or animal may find protection from the elements (especially rain, storms, or cold) sometimes as a place to sleep (such as a cave).
ripararsi
(transitive) To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.
dare rifugio
(transitive) To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.
rifugiarsi
(transitive) To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.
What does "shelter" mean?
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noun A place, or structure, that protects you from bad weather, danger, or attack.
"They built a rough shelter out of branches to get out of the rain."
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noun An organization or building that offers temporary housing to people or animals who need it.
"She volunteers at a homeless shelter on weekends."
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verb To protect someone or something from harm, weather, or attack.
"The old oak tree sheltered them from the sudden downpour."
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verb To find or take cover somewhere.
"They sheltered under the bridge until the storm passed."
shelter in a sentence
- They built a rough shelter out of branches to get out of the rain.
- The bunker served as a shelter during the bombing raids.
- She volunteers at a homeless shelter on weekends.
- They adopted their dog from the local animal shelter.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "shelter" in Italian?
"shelter" in Italian is riparo, rifugio, ripararsi. shelter means: A place, or structure, that protects you from bad weather, danger, or attack.
How do you use "shelter" in a sentence?
Example: "They built a rough shelter out of branches to get out of the rain." In Italian, "shelter" is riparo, rifugio, ripararsi.
Are there other ways to say "shelter" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "shelter": riparo, rifugio, ripararsi, dare rifugio, rifugiarsi.
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