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    Fugitivos (en. Fugitives)

    /fu.ɣi.'ti.βos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Individuals who flee to avoid being captured.
    The fugitives were found after several weeks in the mountains.
    Los fugitivos fueron encontrados después de varias semanas en la montaña.
    People who have escaped from prison.
    The police launched a manhunt to catch the fugitives who escaped.
    La policía lanzó una cacería para atrapar a los fugitivos que escaparon.
    People seeking refuge due to dangerous situations.
    The war fugitives crossed the border seeking asylum.
    Los fugitivos de guerra cruzaron la frontera en busca de asilo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'fugitivus', which comes from 'fugere' meaning 'to flee'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in search of fugitives
    Reference to the action of searching for people who have fled.
    en búsqueda de fugitivos
    fugitives from justice
    Indicates people who evade the law.
    fugativos de la justicia
    escaped from a correctional facility
    Specifically refers to those who escape from prison.
    fugados de un centro penitenciario

    Related Words

    fleeing
    Action of fleeing or escaping from a place.
    huida
    outlaw
    Person who is fleeing from justice.
    prófugo
    escape route
    Exit used to escape.
    escapatoria

    Slang Meanings

    Escape
    The escape of the fugitives was very quick and surprising.
    La fuga de los fugitivos fue muy rápida y sorpresiva.
    Escapist
    Juan became a famous escapist for his skills in evading the police.
    Juan se convirtió en un escapista famoso por sus habilidades para evadir a la policía.