This is the 8553rd most frequent Portuguese word.
abrigado
Sheltered; protected.
Here, 'abrigado' means sheltered or provided a place of safety.
O animal foi abrigado no centro de recuperação.
The animal was sheltered in the recovery center.
In this sentence, 'abrigado' conveys a sense of comfort and protection, not necessarily physical.
Eu me senti abrigado pela hospitalidade deles.
I felt sheltered by their hospitality.
Here, 'abrigado' refers to being shielded or covered, providing protection from environmental elements.