Huyeron (en. They fled)

/uˈjeɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To escape or move away quickly from a place.

When they heard the sound, they fled in a panic.

Cuando escucharon el sonido, huyeron en desbandada.

Not facing a situation or problem.

They fled from the truth when asked.

Huyeron de la verdad cuando se les preguntó.

From Latin 'fugere', meaning 'to flee'.

they fled like rats

Expression indicating that someone escaped quickly and without courage.

huyeron como ratas

they fled in terror

Describes a flight filled with fear.

huyeron despavoridos

they fled from responsibility

Indicates that someone avoided taking responsibility for their obligations.

huyeron de la responsabilidad

to flee

To leave a place hurriedly to avoid something.

huir

to escape

To manage to leave a place that is considered dangerous.

escapar

To quickly distance oneself from a commitment.

When the bill arrived, they fled without looking back.

Cuando llegó la cuenta, huyeron sin mirar atrás.

To escape from an uncomfortable situation.

If the conversation gets tense, they surely fled.

Si la conversación se pone tensa, seguro que ellos huyeron.