Esquiva (en. Dodge)

/esˈki.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: Characterized by evasion or eluding a challenge.

Example Sentence: His elusive behavior makes it hard to establish relationships.

Su comportamiento esquivo le hace difícil establecer relaciones.

Definition: One that does not allow itself to be caught or stays away from danger.

Example Sentence: He was an elusive fish that avoided all the hooks.

Era un pez esquivo que esquivaba todos los anzuelos.

Definition: One that is hard to access or very reserved.

Example Sentence: Her elusive attitude prevented us from knowing more about her life.

Su actitud esquiva impidió que supiéramos más de su vida.

Etymology/Origin: It comes from the Latin 'exquīva', related to 'exquare', which means 'to evade' or 'to elude'.

Common Phrase: to dodge the issue

Meaning: To avoid confrontations or responsibilities.

esquivar el bulto

Common Phrase: to be an elusive fish

Meaning: To be difficult to catch or understand.

ser un pez esquivo

Related Word: to evade

Description: To avoid a blow or an unfavorable situation.

esquivar

Related Word: evasive

Description: One that avoids giving concrete answers.

evasivo

Related Word: to elude

Description: To skillfully avoid a commitment or obligation.

eludir

Slang Meaning: A person who does not commit.

Slang Example: That guy is really elusive; he never wants to make plans.

Ese tipo es muy esquivo, nunca quiere hacer planes.

Slang Meaning: Someone who avoids confrontations.

Slang Example: In the discussion, she was elusive and did not give her opinion.

En la discusión, ella fue esquiva y no dio su opinión.