refugio — meaning in English
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English meaning
- cover verb To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.
- harbor noun A sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
- haven noun A place of safety or shelter from danger or trouble.
- refuge noun Safety or shelter from danger or difficulty.
- resort noun A place people visit for a holiday, often with hotels, entertainment, and leisure facilities.
- safehouse noun A hidden, secure location known only to a trusted few, used to shelter someone in danger.
- shelter noun A place, or structure, that protects you from bad weather, danger, or attack.
- stronghold noun A fortified place built to resist attack.
Senses
refugio is used for these senses in English:
- harbor (countable) Any place of shelter.
- haven A peaceful or tranquil place.
- resort Recourse, refuge (something or someone turned to for safety).
- safehouse A secure location, known to only a few trusted people, suitable for hiding witnesses, agents or other persons perceived as being in danger.
- 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).
- stronghold (figuratively) A place of domination by, or refuge or survival of, a particular group or idea.
cover — full definition
- verb To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.
- verb To deal with, include, or report on a topic or event.
- verb To be enough money to pay for something.
- noun The front or back of a book, magazine, or similar publication.
- noun A new recording or performance of a song originally released by another artist.
harbor — full definition
- noun A sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
- verb To provide shelter or refuge for someone or something, including secretly hiding a fugitive.