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shelter noun

  /ˈʃɛltə/ , /ˈʃɛltɚ/
  • 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).
 refugio, abrigo, abrigadero, abrigaño, amparo, asilo
  • A place for protection from deadly conditions outside, including military assault; usually partly or fully underground.
  • A refuge, sanctuary, or (by metonymy) institution that provides temporary housing or a place to sleep for those in need or in danger.
 hogar, abrigo

shelter verb

  /ˈʃɛltə/ , /ˈʃɛltɚ/
  • (transitive) To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.
 guarecer, albergar, cobijar, guarecerse, refugiarse

sheltered adjective

  /ˈʃɛltəd/ , /ˈʃɛltɚd/
  • Protected, as from wind or weather.
 abrigado, protegido, resguardado
  • (sociology) (Of a person) who grew up being overprotected by parents or other guardians; often implies a lack of social skills or worldly experience.
 alejado, apartado, enclaustrado, lejos, refugiado

sheltering

cobijador
bus shelter
marquesina
animal shelter
protectora, protectora de animales, perrera, refugio de animales
air-raid shelter
refugio antiaéreo, refugio antibombas
fallout shelter
refugio antiatómico, refugio antinuclear
night shelter
albergue nocturno
homeless shelter
albergue
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