What is the Spanish word for "shelter"?

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

English

shelter

Spanish

refugio

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Alternative translations of "shelter"

abrigo
albergue
asilo
cobijo

Examples of how to use "shelter" in Spanish

English
We found shelter from the heavy rain.
Spanish
Encontramos refugio de la lluvia intensa.
English
They found shelter under the bridge.
Spanish
Ellos encontraron refugio debajo del puente.
English
The storm drove us into shelter.
Spanish
La tormenta nos obligó a buscar refugio.
English
We built a simple shelter from branches.
Spanish
Construimos un refugio sencillo con ramas.
English
Seek shelter when the siren sounds.
Spanish
Busca refugio cuando suene la sirena.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "shelter" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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We found shelter from the heavy rain.

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