albergando
/albeɾɡando/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for sheltering is albergando.
The term refers to the act of providing a safe place for someone or something to stay. If you wish to emphasize the act of protecting or sheltering something valuable, you might instead use the term resguardar.
How do you pronounce it?
/albeɾɡando/
Did you know?
- While albergando describes providing a place, the verb albergar is the standard term in Spanish journalism to say a city is 'hosting' a global event like the Olympics.
- The word albergar can also be used metaphorically to mean 'to harbor' an idea or a feeling, such as 'albergar esperanzas' (to harbor hopes).
- In the context of the Camino de Santiago, the act of albergando pilgrims is often viewed as a sacred duty of hospitality rather than a simple service.
Examples in context
- Los refugios abrigan a las personas sin hogarShelters provide warmth for the homeless.
- El gobierno refugia a los afectados por desastres naturalesThe government shelters those affected by natural disasters.
- Los museos resguardan obras maestrasMuseums shelter masterpieces.
- Juana me cobijó en su hogar durante mi visitaJuana sheltered me in her home during my visit.
- Mis amigos me ampararon durante tiempos difícilesMy friends sheltered me during tough times.
- La sociedad debe resguardar a los más vulnerablesSociety must shelter the most vulnerable.
- La cabaña en la montaña me cobijó del fríoThe cabin in the mountains sheltered me from the cold.
- En momentos difíciles, siempre encuentro amparo en mi familiaIn tough times, I always find shelter in my family.
- Están albergando a los refugiados en el centro.They are sheltering the refugees in the center.
- El refugio está albergando a muchas familias hoy.The shelter is sheltering many families today.
- La organización sigue albergando a los animales rescatados.The organization continues sheltering the rescued animals.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about a local charity.
- ElenaElena, ¿está tu familia albergando a alguien ahora?Elena, is your family sheltering anyone right now?
- AlejandroSí, estamos albergando a un primo mío.Yes, we are sheltering a cousin of mine.
- ElenaQué bueno que pueda quedarse con ustedes.It's great that he can stay with you.
- AlejandroSí, Alejandro, es un gusto ayudarlo.Yes, Alejandro, it is a pleasure to help him.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
