refugio

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noun

safe place to stay temporarily after a disaster

Schools and gyms often serve as public shelters after quakes.

Examples

Las familias se reunieron en el refugio comunitario con mantas.
Families gathered at the community shelter with blankets.
Voluntarios llevaron comida y agua al refugio.
Volunteers brought food and water to the shelter.
La ciudad publicó en línea una lista de refugio disponibles.
The city published a list of open shelter locations online.

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