escape
/es-KAH-peh/
escape
The act of getting away.
escape(noun)
escape
?act of getting away
,flight
?running away
getaway
?quick departure
,leak
?accidental release of gas or liquid
📝 In Action
El plan de escape del prisionero falló en el último momento.
A2The prisoner's escape plan failed at the last minute.
Necesito un escape de la rutina, aunque sea solo un fin de semana.
B1I need a break (an escape) from routine, even if it's just for a weekend.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun
Even though it ends in '-e,' remember that 'escape' is always masculine: 'el escape' or 'un escape'.
A vehicle's exhaust pipe.
📝 In Action
El ruido era muy fuerte porque el coche tenía roto el escape.
B1The noise was very loud because the car had a broken exhaust pipe (muffler).
El mecánico tuvo que reemplazar todo el sistema de escape.
B2The mechanic had to replace the entire exhaust system.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context Clue
If you hear 'escape' in relation to a car or motorcycle, it almost certainly refers to the exhaust system.
The action of escaping (used in contexts like 'that it escape').
escape(verb)
that I/he/she/it escape
?used after verbs of wishing, doubt, or necessity
escape!
?formal command (Usted)
📝 In Action
Espero que no escape ningún detalle importante.
B1I hope no important detail escapes (is missed).
¡Escape usted de este lugar inmediatamente!
B2Escape (You, formal) from this place immediately!
💡 Grammar Points
The Subjunctive Form
The word 'escape' is the special verb form (subjunctive) used when you talk about someone wishing or requesting that a person or thing 'get away' or 'not be missed': 'Quiero que él escape' (I want him to escape).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Indicative instead of Subjunctive
Mistake: "No creo que él escapa."
Correction: No creo que él escape. (When expressing doubt or disbelief, Spanish requires the special verb form, 'escape,' not the normal present form, 'escapa.')
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: escape
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'escape' as a mechanical part of a vehicle?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'escape' the same as 'escapada'?
No. While both come from the verb 'escapar,' 'el escape' (masculine) usually refers to the act of running away from danger or a physical exhaust pipe. 'La escapada' (feminine) almost always means a fun, short trip or a quick getaway from work or routine.
How do I know if 'escape' is the noun or the verb form?
If you see a word like 'el' or 'un' before it ('el escape'), it is the noun. If you see a pronoun like 'yo' or 'él' before it, or if it follows a verb that requires the special subjunctive form (like 'espero que'), it is the verb form.