Huir
Example: Durante la guerra, muchas personas tuvieron que huir rápido.
Definition
"Huir" means to run away or escape from a dangerous or threatening situation quickly, often to avoid harm or capture. For example, during a war, many people had to huir rapidly to protect themselves.
Etymology
The word "huir" comes from the Latin verb 'fugere,' meaning 'to flee.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically denote the act of escaping or running away, especially from danger. Did you know? The root 'fug-' appears in many English words related to fleeing, like 'fugitive.'
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"Huir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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