evadir
/ebaˈdiɾ/
To evade is evadir in Spanish.
While it can be used to describe physically dodging or avoiding something, it is frequently used in a legal or formal sense to describe avoiding responsibilities or duties, such as in the common phrase evadir impuestos (to evade taxes).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, people might use evadirse in both formal and informal contexts to emphasize mentally distancing oneself or escaping.
How does it change in a sentence?
The first-person singular preterite form (I evaded) is evadí, while the first-person singular imperfect indicative form (I was evading or I used to evade) is evadía.
How do you pronounce it?
/ebaˈdiɾ/
Did you know?
- In the Rio de la Plata region, using evadirse can describe someone who has simply 'zoned out' during a conversation.
- Because evadir implies a deliberate effort to avoid something, using it instead of evitar (to avoid) suggests the person is actively hiding or sneaking away.
- The verb is closely related to the Spanish word vado, which refers to a shallow part of a river where one can walk across.
Examples in context
- Siempre intento zafar de las tareas del hogar, pero mi mamá me atrapa al final.I always try to dodge household chores, but my mom catches me in the end.
- Prefiero evadirme de la realidad leyendo un buen libro.I prefer to escape from reality by reading a good book.
- No puedes evadir tus responsabilidades.You cannot evade your responsibilities.
- Él intenta evadir la pregunta difícil.He tries to evade the difficult question.
- Es difícil evadir la realidad de la situación.It is difficult to evade the reality of the situation.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing a difficult topic at home.
- DanielNo deberías evadir este problema, María.You shouldn't evade this problem, María.
- MaríaNo es tan fácil para mí, Daniel.It is not that easy for me, Daniel.
- DanielSé que es difícil, pero es necesario.I know it is difficult, but it is necessary.
- MaríaTienes razón, voy a afrontarlo.You are right, I am going to face it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry evadir, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
