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    Escapó (en. Escaped)

    /es.kaˈpo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To leave a place quickly to avoid danger.
    The prisoner escaped from jail during the night.
    El prisionero escapó de la cárcel durante la noche.
    To evade an uncomfortable or dangerous situation.
    She slipped away from the party because she wasn't feeling well.
    Ella se escapó de la fiesta porque no se sentía bien.
    To move away quickly.
    The cat escaped when the door was opened.
    El gato se escapó cuando abrió la puerta.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'escapar', which comes from the Latin 'excapare' meaning 'to escape or evade'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    getting away by the skin of one's teeth
    To avoid a dangerous situation by a narrow margin.
    escaparse por los pelos
    slipping out of hand
    To lose control over something.
    escaparse de las manos
    weekend getaway
    A brief outing to relax or have fun.
    escapada de fin de semana

    Related Words

    escape
    The action of fleeing or evading a place or situation.
    escapar
    flight
    The action of escaping.
    fuga
    fleeing
    Quick escape or removal from a place.
    huida

    Slang Meanings

    To flee quickly from a place, usually due to a problem.
    The scream was heard and everyone escaped.
    Se escuchó el grito y todos se escaparon.
    To leave a tiring meeting or event.
    When the debate started, we decided it was better to sneak away.
    Cuando comenzó el debate, decidimos que era mejor escaparnos.