cobijo

See also: cobijó

Spanish

Etymology

From Latin cubiculum (“bedroom, bedchamber”), from cubō (“I lie down, lie asleep”). Doublet of cubículo, a borrowing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /koˈbixo/ [koˈβ̞i.xo]

Noun

cobijo m (plural cobijos)

1. bedroom
2. shelter, covering
3. (figuratively) protection, refuge

Synonyms

• (shelter, covering): abrigo, amparo, refugio
• (protection): protección, resguardo

Related terms

• cobija
• cobijar
• cubículo

Further reading

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