What is the Spanish word for "asylum"?

Learn how to say "asylum" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

asylum

Spanish

asilo

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Alternative translations of "asylum"

refugio
asilado

Examples of how to use "asylum" in Spanish

English
He is seeking political asylum.
Spanish
Él busca asilo político.
English
They sought asylum in a neighboring country.
Spanish
Buscaron asilo en un país vecino.
English
The family applied for asylum last week.
Spanish
La familia solicitó asilo la semana pasada.
English
She left home and asked for asylum.
Spanish
Ella dejó su casa y pidió asilo.
English
The government granted him political asylum.
Spanish
El gobierno le concedió asilo político.

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