agasalhar

Senses

1. 1.

   to wrap up, to bundle up

   to dress warmly or cover someone/oneself with warm clothing

2. 2.

   to shelter, to take in

   to provide protection or refuge to someone

3. 3.

   to welcome, to receive warmly

   to receive someone with hospitality and affection

Examples

• "Está frio lá fora, agasalhe as crianças antes de sair."

  It's cold outside, bundle up the kids before leaving.

• "A família agasalhou o viajante que bateu à porta."

  The family took in the traveler who knocked at the door.

• "Preciso me agasalhar bem para esse frio de São Paulo."

  I need to wrap up well for this São Paulo cold.

Usage

Commonly used reflexively (agasalhar-se) meaning "to dress warmly." The noun "agasalho" (warm clothing, jacket) is very common in Brazilian Portuguese. Often used by parents telling children to dress warmly: "Agasalha bem!" Regional note: especially common in southern Brazil where winters are colder.