amparo
- noun
:
protección
- The charity provided amparo to the homeless families.
Examples
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During the crisis, many people sought amparo in local shelters.
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After losing his home, he found amparo with a kind family.
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The villagers offered amparo to travelers caught in the storm.
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She sought amparo from the local shelter during the storm.
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The villagers offered amparo to travelers caught in the storm.
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After losing his home, he found amparo with a kind family.
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During the crisis, many people sought amparo in local shelters.
Synonyms
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1.0
Help given to people or places in need
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4.2
Act of protecting people or things from harm
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4.4
Going with someone to protect or help them
A man-made shelter that protects people from bad weather or attack
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Surface Forms
Etymology
The word amparo comes from the Spanish verb amparar, which means 'to protect' or 'to give shelter'. Think of it as the help or safe place you turn to in danger, which is why amparo means protection or shelter.