El refugiado
Example: El refugiado encontró un nuevo hogar después de la guerra.
Definition
"El refugiado" refers to a person who has been forced to leave their country or home due to war, persecution, or natural disaster, seeking safety and shelter elsewhere. For example, el refugiado found a new home after the war.
Etymology
The term "el refugiado" comes from the Spanish verb 'refugiar,' meaning to take shelter or seek refuge. It traces back to the Latin 'refugium,' which means a place of refuge or escape. Did you know? The concept of refuge has been central to human history, especially during conflicts and crises.
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"El refugiado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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