Huyas (en. Run away)

/ˈu.jas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of escaping or withdrawing quickly from a place.
I hope you do not run away from your responsibilities.
Espero que no huyas de tus responsabilidades.
To disappear or evade something considered dangerous.
It’s better that you run away before it’s too late.
Es mejor que huyas antes de que sea demasiado tarde.
To feel fear or rejection toward something that causes flight.
If you feel scared, do not flee; face the situation.
Si sientes miedo, no huya, enfrenta la situación.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

shadows flee
Expression that refers to freeing oneself from problems or fears.
huyan las sombras
do not run away from love
Advice not to avoid emotional relationships.
no huyas del amor

Related Words

flee
Action of escaping.
huir
fled
Past tense of the verb flee.
huyó
flight
Act of fleeing.
huida

Slang Meanings

To leave quickly from a party place.
When I heard that the police were coming, run away as if there were no tomorrow!
Cuando escuché que venía la policía, ¡huyas como si no hubiera un mañana!
To avoid an awkward conversation.
Seeing that the conversation was getting heavy, I decided to flee from the situation.
Al ver que la charla se ponía pesada, decidí huya de la situación.