Spanish Conversation · Level 126
60 words
Spanish word
evadir
Pronunciation
IPA/eβaˈðiɾ/
Meaning
- verbavoid
Example
Ella intenta evadir responsabilidades.
She tries to avoid responsibilities.
More examples
Él suele evadir la mirada cuando no quiere hablar del asunto.
He often avoids eye contact when he doesn't want to talk about the matter.
Core concept
A person sidestepping a confrontational question or obligation.
Common phrases
evadir la mirada
avoid eye contact
evadir el tema
avoid the topic
Similar words
evitar: Prevents or stays clear of possible dangers or unwanted events before they occur.
sortear: Maneuvers around obstacles or difficulties through skillful, practical action.
eludir: Escapes duties or questions through cunning, trickery, or legal loopholes.
esquivar: Dodges a physical threat or incoming object with quick, agile movement.
Definition in Spanish
Eludir una obligación, una pregunta o una situación conflictiva sin confrontarla directamente.
Word origin
It comes from Latin evadere (ex- 'out' + vadere 'to go'), and Spanish evadir is a cognate of English evade that means to escape or dodge duties, questions, or confrontations.
Usage tips
- Evadir implies deliberate, often dishonest avoidance of duties or questions, whereas evitar covers general prevention or simple avoidance.