eludir
“eludir” means “to avoid” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to avoid, to evade
Also: to dodge, to bypass
📝 In Action
Intentó eludir la pregunta cambiando de tema rápidamente.
B2He tried to avoid the question by quickly changing the subject.
No puedes eludir tus responsabilidades para siempre.
B1You cannot evade your responsibilities forever.
Eludió la mirada de su madre porque se sentía culpable.
B2He avoided his mother's gaze because he felt guilty.
to circumvent
📝 In Action
Muchas empresas buscan formas de eludir la normativa ambiental.
C1Many companies look for ways to circumvent environmental regulations.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: eludir
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence uses 'eludir' correctly to mean escaping a responsibility?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'eludere', which combines 'e-' (out) and 'ludere' (to play). It originally meant to finish a game or to trick/mock someone.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'eludir' the same as 'aludir'?
No! They sound similar but are opposites in action. 'Eludir' means to avoid something, while 'aludir' means to mention or refer to something.
Can I use 'eludir' for physical objects like dodging a ball?
You can, but it's much more common to use 'esquivar' for physical objects. 'Eludir' is usually for abstract things like questions, laws, or responsibilities.
Is 'eludir' a regular verb?
Yes! It follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -ir, making it quite easy to conjugate once you know the basics.