amparo

∗ ≈

protection

∗ noun

amparo
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amparo

masculine noun

1. protection

al amparo de -> with the help of; (persona, caridad) under the protection of (ley)

amparo [am-pah’-ro]

noun

1. Favor, aid, protection, sanction, support, countenance. (m)

2. Guardship, refuge, asylum. (m)

3. Brenstwork, parapet. (Obsolete) (m)

amparo

1 (protección)

buscó amparo en la familia he sought refuge in his family; mis nietos son mi único amparo my grandchildren are all I have; al amparo de la ley under the protection of the law; actuaron al amparo de la oscuridad they acted under cover of darkness; viven al amparo de las donaciones de caridad they live on o off charitable donations

2 (refugio) shelter; refuge

la cabaña da amparo contra la nieve the hut provides shelter from the snow; the hut gives refuge from the snow; dio amparo a los terroristas she sheltered the terrorists

3 (Jur)

recurso de amparo appeal on the grounds of unconstitutionality

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