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refuge

[/ˈrefjuːdʒ/]
nounmasculinepl: refuges
refúgio
1. a place of shelter or safety from danger or distress
The animal found refuge in the forest.
O animal encontrou refúgio na floresta.
2. the state of being safe or sheltered from harm
They sought refuge from the storm.
Eles procuraram refúgio da tempestade.
3. a sanctuary or safe place for a specific group or purpose
a wildlife refuge
uma reserva de vida selvagem
4. an expedient or resource resorted to in difficulty
His last refuge was to ask for help.
Seu último recurso foi pedir ajuda.
Synonyms
sheltersanctuaryhavenasylumprotectionsafe haven
Antonyms
dangerexposureperilthreat

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
refúgio
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
refúgio
standard usage with no regional variation
São Paulo
refúgio
standard usage with no regional variation
Portugal
refúgio
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take refuge in
seek refuge
a refuge from reality
find refuge
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