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refuges

[/ˈrɛfjuːdʒɪz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
refúgios
1. Places of shelter or protection from danger, persecution, or bad weather
The refugees found safety in mountain refuges during the conflict.
Os refugiados encontraram segurança em refúgios nas montanhas durante o conflito.
2. Wildlife reserves or protected natural areas
Bird refuges are important for conservation efforts.
Os refúgios de aves são importantes para os esforços de conservação.
3. Acts of seeking shelter or protection
She refuges in her work whenever she feels stressed.
Ela se refugia no trabalho sempre que se sente estressada.
Synonyms
shelterssanctuarieshavensasylumsretreats
Antonyms
exposuredangerhazard

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
refúgios
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
refúgios
Common usage in urban contexts
Portugal
refúgios
Standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take refuge in something
refuge from the storm
find refuge
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