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"Asilado" is a noun which is often translated as "refugee", and "refugiado" is an adjective which is also often translated as "refugee". Learn more about the difference between "asilado" and "refugiado" below.
el asilado, la asilada(
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)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. refugee
Su hermana emigró a Europa y vive como asilada política en España.His sister emigrated to Europe and now lives as a political refugee in Spain.
a. inmate
Los asilados del hogar de ancianos pueden disfrutar ahora de este jardín, que es regalo de un benefactor anónimo.The nursing home inmates can now enjoy this garden, that is a present from an anonymous benefactor.
refugiado(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. refugee
Los inmigrantes refugiados no están recibiendo el trato que se merecen.The refugee immigrants are not being treated as they deserve.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. refugee
Los refugiados de Siria huyen de la violencia de su país.Syrian refugees are fleeing from the violence in their country.
