Fuga (en. Drain)

[ˈfuga]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Action of escaping from a place.

The prisoners' escape started at two in the morning.

La fuga de prisioneros comenzó a las dos de la mañana.

Escape of a liquid or gas from a container.

There was a water leak in the pipe.

Hubo una fuga de agua en la tubería.

From Latin 'fuga', which means 'flight'.

brain drain

Mass migration of highly skilled individuals to other countries.

fuga de cerebros

leak of information

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data.

fuga de información

forward escape

Attempt to advance despite problems or difficulties.

fuga hacia adelante

to flee

To flee or escape.

fugar

to escape

To free oneself from a dangerous situation.

escapar

flight

Action of fleeing.

huida

Evading a complicated situation.

He made a getaway from the meeting because he didn't want to argue.

Hizo una fuga de la reunión porque no quería discutir.

Quick exit from a party.

We made an exit before the host arrived.

Hicimos una fuga antes de que llegara el anfitrión.