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refugiados

reh-foo-hyah-dohss/refuˈxjaðos/

refugees

Also: displaced persons
NounmB1
A group of people walking together carrying small bags and bundles on a long path.

📝 In Action

Muchos refugiados llegaron a la frontera buscando seguridad.

B1

Many refugees arrived at the border seeking safety.

El gobierno está construyendo nuevos centros para los refugiados.

B1

The government is building new centers for the refugees.

Los refugiados tienen derecho a pedir asilo.

B2

Refugees have the right to ask for asylum.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • exiliados (exiles)
  • desplazados (displaced people)

Antonyms

  • anfitriones (hosts)

Common Collocations

  • crisis de refugiados – refugee crisis
  • estatuto de refugiado – refugee status
  • campo de refugiados – refugee camp

sheltered

Also: hiding
A small cat sitting comfortably under a large leaf during a rainstorm.

📝 In Action

Estábamos refugiados bajo el puente durante la tormenta.

B1

We were sheltered under the bridge during the storm.

Los excursionistas pasaron la noche refugiados en una cueva.

B2

The hikers spent the night sheltered in a cave.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "refugiados" in Spanish:

displaced persons→hiding→refugees→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: refugiados

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'refugiados' as a noun describing people?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
refugio(shelter/refuge) — Noun
refugiarse(to take shelter) — Verb
refugiada(female refugee) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'refugium', which is made of 're-' (back) and 'fugere' (to flee). It describes the action of fleeing back to a safe place.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: refugeeFrench: réfugiésItalian: rifugiati

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'refugiado' and 'exiliado'?

A 'refugiado' (refugee) generally flees due to broad dangers like war or natural disasters. An 'exiliado' (exile) is usually someone forced out of their country specifically for political reasons.

Can 'refugiados' refer to only women?

No. For a group of only women, you should use 'refugiadas'. 'Refugiados' is used for men or mixed-gender groups.