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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

  1. noun Cheap, shared lodging for travelers, often with dormitory-style rooms.
  2. noun A residence offering temporary shelter, such as for homeless people.

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