Escapar
Example: Intentó escapar del problema sin enfrentarlo realmente.
Definition
"Escapar" means to break free or get away from a situation, place, or problem, often to avoid danger or difficulty. It describes the act of fleeing or avoiding something undesirable, as in the example phrase: 'He tried to escape the problem without really facing it.'
Etymology
The word "escapar" comes from the Late Latin 'excappare,' which means to get out of one's cape or cloak, implying a quick getaway. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean escaping or fleeing from a situation. Did you know? The idea is like slipping out of a garment to avoid capture!
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"Escapar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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