Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
refugio
noun
reh-FOO-hee-oh
Definition
A shelter or place of safety; a sanctuary.
Examples
- The mountain refugio provided a much-needed rest stop for hikers.
- After the storm, the community center became a refugio for those displaced by flooding.
Meaning
In English, ‘refugio’ translates to ‘refuge,’ which indicates a safe place or shelter from danger or distress.
Synonyms
- sanctuary
- haven
- asylum
- shelter
- safe haven