asilo
asylum
The Spanish word 'asilo' translates to 'asylum' in English. It is used to denote a place offering protection and safety, particularly for the persecuted and homeless in society, or a place of retreat and security. It also is used in the context of care home for the elderly.
Example sentences using: asilo
Mi abuela vive en un asilo de ancianos.
My grandmother lives in a nursing home.
In this sentence, 'asilo de ancianos' translates directly as 'asylum for the elderly', however, in English we would more commonly use the phrase 'nursing home'.
El gobierno otorgó asilo político a los refugiados.
The government granted political asylum to the refugees.
Here, 'asilo político' is used to mean 'political asylum'. This phrase is used in situations where individuals are granted protection by a foreign country due to potential political persecution in their home country.
El asilo para los niños huérfanos está en malas condiciones.
The orphanage for homeless children is in poor condition.
In this example, 'asilo para los niños huérfanos' translates directly to 'asylum for orphaned children'. However, it's important to understand that in English, this context would be better represented by the word 'orphanage'.