sanctuary in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for sanctuary in the English»Spanish Dictionary

sanctuary <pl sanctuaries> [Am ˈsæŋk(t)ʃəˌwɛri, Brit ˈsaŋ(k)tjʊəri] N

1.1. sanctuary U (protection, safety):

sanctuary

asilo m

sanctuary

refugio m

to seek/find sanctuary

buscar/encontrar refugio

to take sanctuary

refugiarse

to take sanctuary (in church)

acogerse a sagrado

1.2. sanctuary C (place of refuge):

sanctuary

santuario m

sanctuary

refugio m

1.3. sanctuary C (for animals):

sanctuary

reserva f

a bird/wildlife sanctuary

una reserva ornitológica/natural

2.1. sanctuary C:

sanctuary ARCHIT, REL

presbiterio m

2.2. sanctuary C BIBL:

sanctuary

santuario m

sanctuary

sancta f

sanctuary (tabernacle)

tabernáculo m

animal sanctuary N

1. animal sanctuary (for abandoned animals):

animal sanctuary

refugio m para animales

2. animal sanctuary (for wildlife):

animal sanctuary

reserva f natural

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wildlife attr sanctuary/reserve

natural

Translations for sanctuary in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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santuario

sanctuary

santuario

sanctuary

centro de acogida de animales abandonados

animal sanctuary

sanctuary in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for sanctuary in the English»Spanish Dictionary

sanctuary <-ies> [ˈsæŋktʃʊəri, Am -tʃueri] N

1. sanctuary REL (holy place):

sanctuary

santuario m

2. sanctuary (area around altar):

sanctuary

sagrario m

3. sanctuary no pl (place of refuge):

sanctuary

refugio m

to seek sanctuary in sth

refugiarse en algo

4. sanctuary (area for animals):

sanctuary

reserva f

wildlife sanctuary

reserva natural

Translations for sanctuary in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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santuario

sanctuary

sanctuary Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to seek sanctuary in sth

refugiarse en algo

wildlife sanctuary

reserva natural

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

When the sanctuary was built, there were 27 fresh water springs to support gardens around the complex.

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He later claimed that his life had been threatened, and so sought sanctuary.

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A recent survey has revealed the presence of 17 tigers in this sanctuary.

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He also contributed in large part to the building of the larger 1300 seat sanctuary, completed in 1861.

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It features a newly remodeled 200 seat sanctuary, a basketball gym, full kitchen and several classrooms.

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It acquired its name in the 17th century, and is known for its seals and bird sanctuary.

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Serious environmental problems were noted as early as 1977, and the sanctuary was closed in 1983.

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The raised sanctuary with wide front steps leading to the entrance is seen on many other synagogues in the county.

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It serves as a wildflower and wildlife sanctuary.

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Two of the choir stalls were retained in the sanctuary and the rest relocated to the west end of the gallery.

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