No. 5,058 in Spanish
evite
"Evite" means "avoid" (formal command).
In a sentence
Evite correr en zonas peligrosas.
Avoid running in hazardous areas.
The usage of 'evite' instructs the subject to refrain from engaging in a particular action, in this case, running in unsafe areas.
Siempre evite causar molestias a otros.
Always avoid causing nuisances to others.
In this sentence, 'evite' is used to express a general admonition to refrain from a particular behavior, emphasizing mindfulness.
Evite quedarse en lugares concurridos durante la pandemia.
Avoid staying in crowded places during the pandemic.
Here, 'evite' provides a suggestion to circumvent specific circumstances, pointing to preventive measures.
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