Spanish Conversation · Level 100
58 words
Spanish word
escape
Pronunciation
IPA/esˈkape/
Meaning
- masculine nounescape
Example
El escape de la prisión ocurrió de noche.
The prison escape occurred at night.
More examples
El escape del edificio obligó a evacuar a todos.
The escape from the building forced everyone to evacuate.
Core concept
An occurrence of exiting containment or restriction, whether physical or figurative.
Common phrases
ruta de escape
escape route
intento de escape
escape attempt
plan de escape
escape plan
Similar words
huida: Flees quickly and urgently to avoid threat or capture.
fuga: Breaks out of a structure or institution, often clandestinely or by force.
escapatoria: Serves as a route, opening, or tactic that functions as a way out or loophole.
Definition in Spanish
Suceso en que alguien o algo logra salir de un lugar o situación de la que estaba retenido o limitado.
Word origin
The noun derives from the verb escapar and ultimately from Old French eschaper 'to get out', so it names the act or event of exiting.
Usage tips
- In everyday Spanish escape commonly describes leaks or losses and often appears with de to mark the source (for example, escape de gas or escape de agua).