albergue
“albergue” means “hostel” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
hostelAlso: youth hostel
📝 In Action
Dormimos en un albergue juvenil para ahorrar dinero.
A2We slept in a youth hostel to save money.
El albergue de peregrinos tiene literas y una cocina común.
B1The pilgrims' hostel has bunk beds and a communal kitchen.
He reservado dos plazas en el albergue del próximo pueblo.
B1I have reserved two spots in the hostel in the next town.
Word Connections
shelterAlso: refuge, mountain hut
📝 In Action
El ayuntamiento abrió un albergue para los afectados por la inundación.
B2The city council opened a shelter for those affected by the flood.
Buscamos un albergue de montaña antes de que anocheciera.
B1We looked for a mountain shelter before it got dark.
Hay un albergue de animales cerca de mi casa.
A2There is an animal shelter near my house.
Word Connections
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Words that translate to "albergue" in Spanish:
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: albergue
Question 1 of 3
If you are walking the Camino de Santiago on a budget, where are you most likely to sleep?
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👥 Word Family
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📚 Etymology
From the Gothic word 'haribergo', which combined 'hari' (army) and 'bergo' (shelter or camp). It literally meant 'a place where an army stays'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is an 'albergue' the same as a 'hostel'?
Yes, in a travel context, it's the closest equivalent to a youth hostel with shared dormitories.
Does 'albergue' always mean it's free?
No. While social shelters might be free, travel hostels (albergues juveniles) charge a fee, though they are usually very cheap.
Can I use 'albergue' for animals?
Yes, 'albergue de animales' is a perfectly common way to say animal shelter.