abrigo

/aˈbɾiɡo/ · B1 · noun · m

greatcoat

🧥 a-BRR-igo: when it is brr outside, the abrigo must go on

From Latin apricare, to warm in the sun. The core idea is protection from cold, which is why one word covers an overcoat, warm clothing in general, and shelter. Masculine: el abrigo.

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