Amparo
Amparo is a
Brazilian city of the state of
São Paulo. The population in
2003 was 63,364. The area is 446 km².The city is part of the "Water-Circuit", a cluster of towns which are very famous for natural fountains and waterwells. The main event here is the Winter Festival, when some stages are set over the main plaza and shows are scheduled for the whole month of July. All kinds of bands are invited to the city, from brazilian country to
heavy metal.
Ballet and plays are often part of it. Although the event is more directed to the city inhabitants, it's a touristic event and July might be the best time to visit Amparo.
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amparo (m)
n.
help; favor; protection; shelter
amparar
v.
protect, shelter; harbor
amparo (m)
n.
support, aid, sustenance; fostering
amparar
v.
support, sustain
amparo
= shelter, protection, a shoulder to cry on.
Ex: The basic needs of any worker are food, water, shelter, sleep, which sustain life on its most minimal level.
Ex: The second title may be indexed under: wire, rope, lubrication, corrosion, protection.
Ex: I recalled how bereft we felt when we lost our son and how friends and neighbours rallied round and offered a shoulder to cry on.
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* al amparo de la noche = under cover of night.
* al amparo de la oscuridad = under cover of darkness.
* buscar amparo = seek + shelter.
amparar
= protect, shelter, take + Nombre + under + Posesivo + wings.
Ex: It is important to protect your password and change it frequently.
Ex: Our warehouse shelter a 13 metre high, 60 ton ammonia retort and a 37 metre wingspan airliner.
Ex: Peco then took Smile under his wings and taught him how to play the game of ping pong.
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* ampararse = seek + shelter.