No. 2,209 in Spanish
fuga
"Fuga" means "escape" or "leak" in English.
In a sentence
Hay una fuga de agua en la cocina.
There is a water leak in the kitchen.
In this sentence, 'fuga' refers to a physical leakage or escape of fluid, specifically water.
La fuga del prisionero causó gran alarma.
The prisoner's escape caused great alarm.
Here, 'fuga' denotes an escape, referring to the action of someone fleeing a confinement location.
El gobierno planea medidas para frenar la fuga de capitales.
The government plans measures to halt the flight of capital.
In this context, 'fuga' is used metaphorically to indicate a loss or exodus, specifically of financial resources.
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