Escapar
Definition
(verb) To break free from confinement or control; to avoid or evade something undesirable
Examples
“Los prisioneros intentaron escapar cavando un túnel.”
“Se me escapó el perro otra vez.”
My dog got out again.
“Ana logró escapar antes del amanecer.”
Ana managed to escape before dawn.
“No pudo escapar de la multa.”
He couldn't get out of the fine.
“Escapamos por la puerta trasera cuando empezó el caos.”
We slipped out the back door when the chaos started.
Related words
Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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