abrigo — meaning in English
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English meaning
- hostel noun Cheap, shared lodging for travelers, often with dormitory-style rooms.
- poorhouse noun Historically, an institution that housed and supported people who could not support themselves.
- pound noun The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).
- refuge noun Safety or shelter from danger or difficulty.
- shelter noun A place, or structure, that protects you from bad weather, danger, or attack.
Senses
abrigo is used for these senses in English:
- hostel (not US) A temporary refuge for the homeless providing a bed and sometimes food.
- poorhouse A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.
- pound A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals.
- shelter 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).
hostel — full definition
- noun Cheap, shared lodging for travelers, often with dormitory-style rooms.
- noun A residence offering temporary shelter, such as for homeless people.