No. 8,825 in Catalan
esquivat
"Esquivat" means "dodged" or "avoided."
In a sentence
Ell ha esquivat amb habilitat la pregunta difícil.
He skillfully avoided the difficult question.
Here, 'esquivat' is used metaphorically to mean avoiding something that is non-physical, such as a question or an issue, demonstrating an abstract application of 'avoiding' or 'evading.'
El jugador va esquivar el defensa i va marcar un gol impressionant.
The player dodged the defender and scored an impressive goal.
In this sentence, 'esquivat' refers to a physical avoidance or dodging of another person, showcasing its use in scenarios of physical evasion.
Va esquivar el perill gràcies a la seva ràpida reacció.
He avoided the danger thanks to his quick reaction.
Here, 'esquivat' implies the act of evading or sidestepping a potential threat or danger, focusing on the practical application of the term in real-life situations.
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