This is the 7402nd most frequent Catalan word.
asil
The Catalan word "asil" means "asylum" in English.
Asil here refers to a place of care for elderly individuals.
El seu pare treballa en un asil d'ancians.
His father works in a nursing home.
In this case, asil is used to mean refuge or protection granted to individuals.
Van demanar asil polític per protegir la seva família.
They sought political asylum to protect their family.
Here, asil refers to a safe or protective place for beings or entities.