Evitado (en. Avoided)

/eβiˈtaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that has been deliberately evaded.
The conflict was avoided thanks to effective dialogue.
El conflicto fue evitado gracias a un diálogo efectivo.
Describes a situation that has been avoided to prevent negative consequences.
The confrontation was avoided by the intervention of the mediator.
La confrontación fue evitada por la intervención del mediador.
Indicates a risk that has been evaded.
Potential dangers were avoided by security measures.
Los peligros potenciales fueron evitados por medidas de seguridad.

Etymology

From the verb evitar, from the Latin 'evitare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to avoid conflicts
Prevent disputes or fights between people.
evitar conflictos
to avoid problems
Prevent situations that may cause conflicts or discomforts.
evitar problemas
to avoid someone
Intentionally not meeting or having contact with a person.
evitar a alguien

Related Words

to avoid
Doing something so that something undesirable does not happen.
evitar
avoidance
Action of avoiding something.
evitación
evasion
Action of evading or avoiding something.
elusión

Slang Meanings

Not wanting to get into trouble.
I decided to avoid the drama and not get involved.
Decidí evitar el drama y no involucrarme.
To jump or dodge an uncomfortable situation.
He is always avoiding the conversation about that topic.
Siempre está evitando la conversación sobre aquel tema.