escapado
/es-kah-PAH-doh/
escaped
An animal that has fled is escapado (escaped).
escapado(adjective)
escaped
?describing a person or animal that has fled
,runaway
?describing a situation or thing that got away
fled
?past participle use
📝 In Action
El perro escapado regresó a casa después de dos días.
B1The escaped dog returned home after two days.
Atraparon al prisionero escapado cerca de la frontera.
B2They caught the runaway prisoner near the border.
Tenemos que encontrar la tortuga escapada.
B1We have to find the escaped turtle.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
Since 'escapado' is an adjective here, it must always match the gender and number of the person or thing it describes: 'escapada' (f, singular), 'escapados' (m, plural), 'escapadas' (f, plural).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 'Ser' or 'Estar'
Mistake: "El prisionero escapado."
Correction: El prisionero está escapado (The prisoner is currently escaped) or El prisionero fue atrapado (The escaped prisoner was caught). You usually need a verb like 'to be' (ser/estar) when using it as a description.
⭐ Usage Tips
Used after the noun
Unlike English, where 'escaped' comes before the noun, 'escapado' usually follows the noun it modifies: 'un perro escapado' (an escaped dog).
Behavior that is uncontrolled or chaotic is described as escapado (wild).
escapado(adjective)
wild
?describing behavior or actions
,outrageous
?describing a price or situation
crazy
?describing a person's behavior
📝 In Action
¡Qué precio tan escapado tiene ese coche!
C1What an outrageous price that car has!
Ese chico es un poco escapado; siempre está haciendo bromas pesadas.
B2That kid is a bit wild/out of control; he's always playing nasty jokes.
La fiesta se puso muy escapada después de medianoche.
C1The party got really wild after midnight.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Use
In this sense, 'escapado' means something has gone 'beyond the limits' or 'broken free' from normal standards, often referring to prices, behavior, or noise.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
If you hear 'escapado' describing a price or a volume of noise, assume it means 'excessive' or 'outrageous,' not literally 'fled'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: escapado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'escapado' in its figurative sense (meaning 'outrageous' or 'excessive')?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'escapado' the same as 'huido'?
They are very similar synonyms. Both mean 'fled' or 'escaped.' 'Escapado' is generally more common and often implies breaking free from a specific confinement (like a cage or prison), whereas 'huido' simply means having run away or fled.
Can I use 'escapado' as a noun?
Yes, but less frequently. When you say 'el escapado,' you are referring to 'the escapee' or 'the fugitive.' It functions like a noun that describes a person who has escaped.