This is the 8917th most frequent Portuguese word.
asilo
"Asilo" means "asylum" or "shelter," often referring to a place of refuge or a care home, such as for the elderly.
In this sentence, 'asilo' refers to a facility where elderly individuals reside and receive assistance and care, commonly translated as 'nursing home' in English.
O idoso foi morar em um asilo para receber cuidados adequados.
The elderly person went to live in a nursing home to receive proper care.
Here, 'asilo' is used in the context of 'political asylum', which is the protection granted by a country to someone fleeing from persecution in their own country.
O escritor encontrou asilo político em outro país.
The writer found political asylum in another country.
In this context, 'asilo' again pertains to a residence for elderly individuals, emphasizing the setting where the event occurred.