Huyó (en. Fled)

/uˈjo/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
The action of escaping or quickly moving away from a place or situation.
He fled the place before the police arrived.
Él huyó del lugar antes de que llegara la policía.
To disappear from sight or from a risky situation.
When he heard the shot, he fled in fear.
Cuando escuchó el disparo, huyó con miedo.
To move away quickly to avoid danger or discomfort.
The girl fled upon seeing the barking dog.
La niña huyó al ver al perro que ladraba.

Etymology

From Latin 'fugere', meaning to escape.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I flee from reality
I avoid facing the truth or difficult situations.
huyo de la realidad
I flee like the devil from holy water
To evade something with great fervor or fear.
huyo como el diablo del agua bendita

Related Words

to flee
A verb meaning to escape.
huir
escape
A noun that describes an escape.
fuga
escape route
An exit or means to escape.
escapatoria

Slang Meanings

To quickly escape from an uncomfortable situation.
When the ex arrived, he fled the party.
Cuando llegó la ex, él huyó de la fiesta.
To withdraw without leaving a trace.
After the argument, he simply fled the place.
Después de la discusión, simplemente huyó del lugar.