evadir (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Verb

Phonetic Transcription

/ebaˈðir/

Translation Options

• To evade
• To avoid
• To elude
• To dodge

Meaning

"Evadir" in Spanish means to evade or avoid something, especially a responsibility, obligation, or situation. It is commonly used in both oral and written contexts. The frequency of its use is moderate, and it is more prevalent in formal or legal contexts.

Examples

1. Decidió evadir sus preocupaciones y escapar a la playa.
   English translation: He decided to evade his worries and escape to the beach.

2. Se le acusa de evadir impuestos durante varios años.
   English translation: He is accused of evading taxes for several years.

Idiomatic Expressions

1. Evadir impuestos
   Translation: To evade taxes
   Example: Intentó evadir impuestos, pero finalmente fue descubierto.
   English translation: He tried to evade taxes, but he was eventually caught.

2. Evadir la responsabilidad
   Translation: To shirk responsibility
   Example: No puedes evadir la responsabilidad de tus acciones.
   English translation: You cannot evade responsibility for your actions.

3. Evadir preguntas
   Translation: To dodge questions
   Example: Siempre intenta evadir preguntas incómodas.
   English translation: He always tries to dodge uncomfortable questions.

Etymology

"Evadir" comes from the Latin word "evitare," which means to avoid or shun.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: eludir, evitar, esquivar
Antonyms: enfrentar, asumir, cumplir