asylum
US /əˈsaɪ.ləm/
UK /əˈsaɪ.ləm/
1.
asilo, refugio
the protection granted by a state to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee
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Many people seek asylum in neighboring countries during times of war.
Muchas personas buscan asilo en países vecinos durante tiempos de guerra.
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She was granted political asylum after fleeing her country.
Se le concedió asilo político después de huir de su país.
2.
manicomio, hospital psiquiátrico
an institution for the care of people with mental illness
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In the past, people with severe mental health issues were often sent to an asylum.
En el pasado, las personas con problemas graves de salud mental a menudo eran enviadas a un manicomio.
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The old asylum building is now a historical landmark.
El antiguo edificio del manicomio es ahora un hito histórico.