Spanish Conversation · Level 126
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Spanish word
fugada
Pronunciation
IPA/fuˈɣaða/
Meaning
- feminine nounsneak-out
Example
Ella se dio una fugada al cine.
She snuck out to the movies.
More examples
Hicimos una fugada de fin de semana a la playa.
We went on a weekend getaway to the beach.
Core concept
A brief secret slip-out intended for a quick return.
Common phrases
una fugada de fin de semana
a weekend getaway
una fugada breve
a brief getaway
Similar words
salida: General act of going out from a place for errands, visits, or routine purposes.
escapada: Short informal outing or mini-trip taken for pleasure with a planned return.
paseo: Short walk taken for fresh air or relaxation, often leisurely and nearby.
Definition in Spanish
Describe un escape breve o una salida corta, normalmente sin anunciarla y con la intención de volver pronto.
Word origin
From Latin fuga 'flight' via the verb fugarse plus the nominal suffix -ada, naming a short escape or outing.
Usage tips
- Commonly used in everyday speech as darse una fugada to say someone slipped out briefly, while escapada is preferred for formal or longer trips.