No. 3,538 in Spanish
huir
To flee or run away.
In a sentence
El prisionero intentó huir de la cárcel anoche.
The prisoner attempted to escape from the prison last night.
The verb 'huir' is used to indicate escaping a place or situation, showing a literal fleeing action.
Durante la tormenta, los pájaros huyeron del parque.
During the storm, the birds fled from the park.
Here, 'huir' describes animals fleeing due to a threat or dangerous situation, emphasizing a spontaneous reaction.
En sus sueños, siempre huye de una sombra misteriosa.
In his dreams, he always flees from a mysterious shadow.
In this context, 'huir' is used metaphorically to represent escaping from an idea or recurring thought, rather than a physical action.
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