Huído (en. Fled)

/wiˈðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of escaping from a place or situation.
His escape was quick and silent.
Su huído fue rápido y silencioso.
Exercise of a temporary freedom obtained through escape.
The prisoner's escape caused a stir in the jail.
El huído del prisionero causó conmoción en la cárcel.
verb
To escape or free oneself from a situation or place.
He decided to run away before the authorities arrived.
Decidió huírse antes de que llegaran las autoridades.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

runaway from home
Refers to the action of leaving home, usually without notice.
huído de casa
run away forward
Refers to a strategy of acting without worrying about the consequences.
huído hacia adelante

Related Words

to flee
Verb meaning to flee.
huir
to escape
To leave or escape quickly from a place.
fugarse
to escape
To free oneself from a dangerous or unwanted situation.
escapar

Slang Meanings

To leave without anyone noticing.
I played the runaway when the alarm went off.
Me hice el huído cuando sonó la alarma.
To avoid a responsibility or commitment.
I left the party because I didn’t want to play the runaway.
Salí de la fiesta porque no quería hacerme el huído.