Evitando (en. Avoiding)

/eβiˈtando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Action of avoiding something.

She is avoiding problems with her boss.

Ella está evitando problemas con su jefe.

To omit or not do something intentionally.

They are avoiding participating in the discussion.

Están evitando participar en la discusión.

To protect oneself from a risk or danger.

The doctor advised avoiding alcohol consumption.

El médico aconsejó evitando el consumo de alcohol.

It derives from the verb 'evitar', which comes from the Latin 'evitare'.

avoiding stress

Managing situations to avoid generating stress.

evitando el estrés

is avoiding conflicts

Does not want to enter into disagreements.

está evitando conflictos

avoiding problems

Taking precautions to avoid difficulties.

evitando problemas

avoid

Not doing or preventing something.

evitar

evade

To escape or avoid cleverly.

eludir

prevent

Taking measures to prevent something from happening.

prevenir

To dodge a fight.

I went home early to avoid a fight.

Me fui a casa temprano para evitarme una bronca.

To evade responsibility.

He is always avoiding responsibility at work.

Siempre está evitando la responsabilidad en el trabajo.