Escapar
Example: Va intentar escapar de la festa abans que arribessin els pares.
Definition
"Escapar" means to break free from confinement, control, or a dangerous situation, often quickly or secretly. It is commonly used to describe someone trying to avoid capture or escape from an event, as in 'He will try to escapar from the party before the parents arrive.'
Etymology
The word "escapar" comes from the Late Latin word 'excappare,' which means 'to get out of the cape or cloak,' metaphorically indicating an escape. Over time, it evolved in Catalan and related Romance languages to mean fleeing or escaping from a place or situation.
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"Escapar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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