abriga

[ɐˈbɾiɡɐ]

verb

shelters, harbors, covers

1. Third person singular present indicative of 'abrigar' - to provide shelter or protection

The house abriga the family from the storm.

A casa abriga a família da tempestade.

2. To harbor or hold within; to contain

This building abriga many secrets.

Este edifício abriga muitos segredos.

3. To give refuge or asylum to someone

The organization abriga homeless people.

A organização abriga pessoas sem abrigo.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

abriga

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

abriga

Standard usage in European Portuguese

abrigar esperança - to harbor hope

abrigar dúvidas - to harbor doubts

abrigar intenções - to conceal intentions

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