abrigo

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noun

safe place to stay temporarily after a disaster

Schools and gyms often serve as public shelters after quakes.

Examples

Famílias se reuniram no abrigo comunitário com cobertores.
Families gathered at the community shelter with blankets.
Voluntários levaram comida e água ao abrigo.
Volunteers brought food and water to the shelter.
A cidade publicou online uma lista de abrigo abertos.
The city published a list of open shelter locations online.

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