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    Evacuación (en. Evacuation)

    /eβa.ku.aˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of removing people or things from a dangerous location.
    The evacuation of the affected area began at 5 PM.
    La evacuación de la zona afectada comenzó a las 5 de la tarde.
    Clearance of a place for safety reasons.
    The evacuation of the building was ordered by the firefighter.
    La evacuación del edificio fue ordenada por el bombero.
    Process of freeing a space from occupants.
    The evacuation of the stadium took place after the thunder announcement.
    La evacuación del estadio se realizó tras el anuncio del trueno.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'evacuatio', meaning 'to empty' or 'to vacate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emergency evacuation
    Established protocol for removing people in case of danger.
    evacuación de emergencia
    evacuation plan
    Strategy designed to guide the evacuation of a place.
    plan de evacuación

    Related Words

    evacuate
    Action of leaving a place in an orderly manner for safety reasons.
    evacuar
    evacuated
    Person who has been removed from a dangerous place.
    evacuado

    Slang Meanings

    To run away (in stressful situations).
    When I heard the scream, I made an evacuation.
    Cuando escuché el grito, salí en una evacuación.
    To leave a place quickly.
    The party was so boring that everyone made an evacuation.
    La fiesta estaba tan aburrida que todos hicieron una evacuación.