What does "arrimado" mean in English?

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Spanish

arrimado

English

sheltered

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Alternative translations of "arrimado"

sheltered
dependent
lodger
hanger-on
freeloader

Examples of how to use "arrimado" in Spanish

Spanish
Vivía arrimado en casa de sus tíos.
English
He was living as a guest at his aunt and uncle's house.
Spanish
El perro está arrimado a la puerta.
English
The dog is leaning against the door.
Spanish
Mi vecino vive como un arrimado.
English
My neighbor lives like a freeloader.
Spanish
Se quedó arrimado junto a la pared.
English
He stayed close to the wall.
Spanish
El libro quedó arrimado sobre la mesa.
English
The book was left leaning on the table.

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Vivía arrimado en casa de sus tíos.

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