No. 6,246 in Spanish
asilo
"Asilo" in English means "asylum" or "shelter."
In a sentence
Buscaba un asilo donde estar a salvo.
I was looking for a shelter to be safe.
In this sentence, 'asilo' refers to a safe haven or place of refuge.
El asilo de ancianos cuida a muchas personas mayores.
The nursing home takes care of many elderly people.
Here, 'asilo' is used to refer to a care facility dedicated to the elderly.
Pidió asilo político en otro país.
He requested political asylum in another country.
In this context, 'asilo' is used to denote a form of protection or sanctuary granted by a state to individuals.
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