sheltered

• Describe a una persona o lugar protegido de influencias externas, dificultades o condiciones duras.

Describes a person or place that is protected from outside influences, difficulties, or harsh conditions.

1. Protected from weatherB1formal

   Protected from the elements, such as wind, rain, or sun.

   Protegido del clima

   • The garden is in a sheltered spot behind the house.
   • We found a sheltered area to pitch our tent.
   • The plants need a sheltered location to survive the winter.

   Sinónimoscoveredprotectedshielded

   Antónimosexposed

2. Protected from difficultyB2formal

   Kept away from the harsh realities of life; overprotected.

   Protegido de la dificultad

   • He had a very sheltered upbringing and never faced real challenges.
   • She lived a sheltered life in a small village.
   • The child was sheltered from the news of the accident.

   Sinónimoscloisteredprotectedshielded

   Antónimosexperiencedhardenedstreetwisetoughworldly

• Verbo utilizado para indicar la acción de proporcionar protección o refugio contra el peligro, el mal tiempo o el daño, o de resguardarse uno mismo.

A verb used to indicate the act of providing protection or refuge from danger, weather, or harm, or to take cover oneself.

1. Protect from dangerB1formal

   To provide a safe place or protection from harm, weather, or danger.

   proteger del peligro

   • The cave sheltered the hikers from the storm.
   • They sheltered the refugees in a local school.
   • The tree sheltered us from the rain.

   Sinónimoscoverdefendguardharborhouseprotectrefugesafeguardscreenshield

   Antónimosendangerexpose

2. Take refugeB1formal

   To seek protection or safety in a place.

   refugiarse

   • We sheltered under a bridge during the thunderstorm.
   • The animals sheltered in the barn during the blizzard.
   • They sheltered in the basement when the tornado warning was issued.

   Sinónimoshidehole up