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    Fugitiva (en. Fugitive)

    /fu.xiˈti.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An individual who escapes detection or capture.
    The police are searching for a fugitive who escaped from prison.
    La policía busca a una fugitiva que escapó de la prisión.
    A person who quickly leaves a place to avoid being caught.
    The fugitive left a trail of clues after her escape.
    La fugitiva dejó un rastro de pistas tras su huida.
    A woman seeking to evade the law.
    The news reported on a fugitive involved in a scandal.
    Las noticias informaron sobre una fugitiva involucrada en un escándalo.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'fugitivus', which means 'one who flees'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fugitive from justice
    It refers to a person who is wanted by authorities due to crimes committed.
    fugitiva de la justicia
    life of a fugitive
    A lifestyle characterized by the constant need to escape or hide.
    vida de fugitiva

    Related Words

    desertion
    Abandonment of a place, especially in military or legal activities.
    deserción
    evade
    To escape a situation or responsibility.
    evadir
    flight
    Action of fleeing or escaping.
    fuga

    Slang Meanings

    A person who hides to avoid trouble.
    That girl is a fugitive; she doesn't want to be found.
    Esa chica es una fugitiva, no quiere que la encuentren.
    Someone who escapes complicated situations.
    She always plays the fugitive when it's time to pay the bills.
    Siempre se pone como fugitiva cuando hay que pagar las cuentas.