sheltered

• Descreve uma pessoa ou lugar protegido de influências externas, dificuldades ou condições adversas; também pode indicar alguém que viveu protegido demais, com pouca exposição ao mundo real.

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 do mau tempo

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscoveredprotectedshielded

   Antônimosexposed

2. Protected from difficultyB2formal

   Kept away from the harsh realities of life; overprotected.

   Protegido das dificuldades

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscloisteredprotectedshielded

   Antônimosexperiencedhardenedstreetwisetoughworldly

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de oferecer proteção ou abrigo contra perigo, intempéries ou dano, ou de se proteger/abrigar.

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.

   Abrigar

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

   Sinônimoscoverdefendguardharborhouseprotectrefugesafeguardscreenshield

   Antônimosendangerexpose

2. Take refugeB1formal

   To seek protection or safety in a place.

   Abrigar-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimoshidehole up