This is the 8377th most frequent Spanish word.
prófugo
A fugitive or escapee.
In this sentence, the word 'prófugo' is used as a noun to describe someone who is escaping or has escaped from legal custody.
El prófugo fue capturado por las autoridades después de una intensa búsqueda.
The fugitive was captured by the authorities after an intense search.
Here, 'prófugo' is again a noun indicating a person who is evading authorities.
Las noticias informaron sobre la persecución de un prófugo por las calles de la ciudad.
The news reported on the chase of a fugitive through the city streets.
In this context, 'prófugo' refers to the state or condition of a person who is fleeing.