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    Huída (en. Flight)

    /ˈwiða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The action of escaping from a place or situation.
    The prisoner's escape was carefully planned.
    La huída del prisionero fue planificada con cuidado.
    Rapid movement towards freedom or safety.
    The flight through the forest was exhausting.
    La huída a través del bosque fue agotadora.
    The act of fleeing from an imminent danger.
    His escape from the fire was heroic.
    Su huída del incendio fue heroica.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'huir', which comes from the Latin 'fugere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take to flight
    Escape quickly from a dangerous situation.
    darse a la huida
    flight forward
    Attitude of moving forward despite danger.
    huida hacia adelante
    panicked flight
    Disorganized or impulsive escape.
    huida en desbandada

    Related Words

    to flee
    Verb meaning to escape or to get away quickly.
    huir
    flight
    Noun referring to the action of fleeing.
    fuga
    escape route
    Place or means that facilitates escape.
    escapatoria

    Slang Meanings

    To leave without warning.
    He took to flight when he saw the police arriving.
    Se dio a la huída cuando vio que llegaba la policía.
    To flee from a responsibility.
    You can't flee, you have to face your problems.
    No puedes hacer la huída, tienes que enfrentar tus problemas.