Huyendo (en. Running away)

/uˈjendo/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

The action of fleeing, that is, quickly distancing oneself from a place or situation, usually to avoid danger.

The criminals were fleeing from the police.

Los delincuentes estaban huyendo de la policía.

Quickly disappearing from an undesirable situation.

Seeing the rabid dog, the boy began fleeing.

Al ver al perro rabioso, el niño comenzó a huyendo.

Escaping from an obligation or responsibility.

She is always fleeing from her duties.

Ella siempre está huyendo de sus deberes.

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

escaping from reality

Avoiding facing difficult or painful situations.

huyendo de la realidad

running away in a hurry

Escaping very quickly.

huyendo a toda prisa

fleeing from danger

Rapidly distancing oneself from a threat.

huyendo del peligro

escape

Action of fleeing.

huida

flight

Escape from a place or situation.

fuga

way out

Exit or way to escape from a problem.

escapatoria

Instantly fleeing from an uncomfortable encounter.

When he saw me, he ran away as if he had seen a ghost.

Cuando me vio, salió huyendo como si viera un fantasma.

Disappearing without leaving a trace or notice.

After the party, everyone fled and no one was left.

Después de la fiesta, todos huyeron y no quedó nadie.