cobijar
/koβiˈxaɾ/
el (masc.) la (fem.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present (yo)
- cobijo
- preterite (yo)
- cobijé
- past participle
- cobijado
Meaning
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to shelter
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Cobijó a los refugiados.
He sheltered the refugees.
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Similar words
cobijar and resguardar are close synonyms for "to shelter"; resguardar leans toward protecting or guarding from something specific, like weather or danger.
refugiarse specifically means to take refuge or seek shelter, like refugees; cobijar is more about providing shelter or warmth to someone.
guarecerse means to take shelter or hide, from rain or danger; cobijar is to provide shelter or cover for someone.
Similar in other languages
Practice
1 What does cobijar mean?
to shelter
2 Which fingerprint chart matches cobijar?
cobijar: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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