shelter

a place that provides protection from the weather, especially rain and snow

refugio, cobijo

• shelter from something

Collocations shelter from the rain · shelter for homeless people

• The tent provided shelter from the rain.

  La tienda proporcionó refugio de la lluvia.

a building or place where people can stay when they are homeless, in danger, etc.

albergue, refugio

• shelter for somebody

Collocations shelter for the homeless · emergency shelter

• The city has opened a new emergency shelter.

  La ciudad ha abierto un nuevo albergue de emergencia.

to hide or protect someone from danger, harm, etc.

proteger, resguardar

• shelter somebody from something

Collocations shelter someone from violence · shelter children from the truth

• The organization shelters victims of domestic abuse.

  La organización resguarda a las víctimas de abuso doméstico.

to protect something from damage or harm

proteger, guardar

• shelter something from something

Collocations shelter crops from frost · shelter a carport with a roof

• The trees shelter the garden from strong winds.

  Los árboles protegen el jardín de los fuertes vientos.

to hide or conceal something, especially in a place where it is safe from harm

ocultar, esconder

• shelter something

Collocations shelter weapons in a cave · shelter evidence from the police

• They sheltered their money in Swiss bank accounts.

  Ella ocultó su dinero en cuentas bancarias suizas.