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albergue

[al.ber.ˈɡe]
nounmasculinepl: albergues
hostel; shelter; lodging
1. a simple, inexpensive lodging establishment, typically for travelers or pilgrims
The pilgrims stayed at a small albergue along the Camino de Santiago.
Os peregrinos ficaram em um pequeno albergue ao longo do Caminho de Santiago.
2. a shelter or refuge, especially for those in need
The charity runs an albergue for homeless people.
A caridade administra um albergue para pessoas sem-abrigo.
3. lodging or accommodation provided temporarily
They found albergue for the night in a nearby town.
Encontraram albergue para a noite em uma cidade próxima.
Synonyms
hospedagemabrigorefúgiopousadaestalagemhostel
Antonyms
desabrigorua

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
albergue; hospedagem
commonly used for youth hostels and pilgrim shelters
São Paulo
albergue; hostel
hostel is often used alongside albergue in urban contexts
Portugal
albergaria; albergue
albergaria is traditional Portuguese term; albergue also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

dar albergue a alguém - to give someone shelter/lodging
buscar albergue - to seek shelter/accommodation
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