el refugio
the shelter
Example Sentence
Encontramos refugio bajo un techo mientras llueve fuerte.
We find shelter under a roof while it rains hard.
Meaning
El refugio is shelter, a safe or protected place from weather. It can be temporary, like standing under a roof to avoid heavy rain.
Common Phrases
- buscar refugio — to look for shelter
- encontrar refugio — to find shelter
Example
Buscamos refugio bajo un techo.
We look for shelter under a roof.
Common Mistake
Overusing a literal translation: prefer buscar refugio over buscar un shelter.