abrigo

[ɐˈbɾiɡu]

nounmasculinepl: abrigos

shelter

1. A place that provides protection from weather or danger

The homeless man found shelter under the bridge.

O homem sem-abrigo encontrou abrigo sob a ponte.

2. A protective garment; a coat or jacket

She wore a light coat against the cold.

Ela usava um abrigo leve contra o frio.

3. Protection or refuge from something harmful

They sought shelter from the storm.

Eles procuraram abrigo da tempestade.

4. A bus stop shelter or similar public structure

Wait for the bus in the shelter.

Espere o ônibus no abrigo.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

abrigo

Standard term used across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

abrigo

Same as general Brazilian usage

São Paulo

abrigo

Same as general Brazilian usage; also casaco for coat meaning

Portugal

abrigo

Standard term; also commonly used for bus shelter (abrigo de autocarro)

dar abrigo a alguém (to give someone shelter)

procurar abrigo (to seek shelter)

sem abrigo (homeless)

abrigo de emergência (emergency shelter)

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