albergar
to house · house
Dar lugar o espacio a personas, animales o cosas para que estén dentro o se queden ahí.
Word: albergar
Meaning:
The Spanish verb "albergar" primarily means to shelter, to house, or to accommodate. It refers to providing a place to stay, protecting or giving refuge to someone or something. It can be used both in a literal sense (like housing people or animals) and figurative sense (harboring feelings, ideas, or hopes).
Breakdown and Use:
- Origin: Comes from the Old French herberger, meaning to provide lodging or shelter.
- Form: It is a regular -ar verb, conjugated as other -ar verbs in Spanish.
Examples:
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El refugio alberga a los animales heridos.
(The shelter houses the injured animals.) -
El corazón alberga esperanzas.
(The heart harbors hopes.)
Synonyms:
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Context: housing or sheltering
- alojar
- hospedar
- cobijar
- amparar
- acoger
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Context: figurative, hosting emotions or ideas
- contener
- guardar
Antonyms:
- Desalojar (to evict)
- Expulsar (to expel)
- Desamparar (to abandon, leave unprotected)
Summary
"Albergar" is a verb expressing the action of giving shelter, hosting, or harboring both physically (people, animals, objects) and metaphorically (feelings, thoughts). It plays a role in communication about protection, refuge, and internalizing emotions.
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Examples
El museo alberga una colección impresionante de arte moderno.verb
The museum houses an impressive collection of modern art.
El antiguo castillo albergó a muchas familias durante siglos.verb
The old castle housed many families for centuries.
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