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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).
 abrigo, refúgio, 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.
 abrigo, refúgio

sheltered adjective

  /ˈʃɛltəd/ , /ˈʃɛltɚd/
  • Protected, as from wind or weather.
 abrigado, protegido, resguardado

shelter verb

  /ˈʃɛltə/ , /ˈʃɛltɚ/
  • (transitive) To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.
 proteger, proteger-se, refugiar, refugiar-se
air-raid shelter
abrigo antiaéreo
animal shelter
abrigo (de/para animais)
fallout shelter
abrigo anti-atômico, refúgio nuclear
bus shelter
ponto de ônibus
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