What is the Spanish word for "sanctuary"?

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

English

sanctuary

Spanish

santuario

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Alternative translations of "sanctuary"

refugio
asilo
protección
resguardo

Examples of how to use "sanctuary" in Spanish

English
This garden is a sanctuary for birds.
Spanish
Este jardín es un santuario para las aves.
English
The birds returned to the sanctuary at dawn.
Spanish
Las aves regresaron al santuario al amanecer.
English
She found sanctuary in the quiet library.
Spanish
Ella encontró refugio en la tranquila biblioteca.
English
The old church served as a sanctuary for villagers.
Spanish
La vieja iglesia sirvió como santuario para los habitantes del pueblo.
English
They visited the animal sanctuary last Saturday.
Spanish
El fin de semana pasado visitaron el santuario de animales.

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