escape
“escape” means “escape” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
escape, flight
Also: getaway, leak
📝 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.
exhaust pipe, muffler
Also: exhaust system
📝 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.
that I/he/she/it escape
Also: escape!
📝 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!
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Words that translate to "escape" in Spanish:
escape→exhaust pipe→exhaust system→flight→getaway→leak→muffler→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: escape
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'escape' as a mechanical part of a vehicle?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from a combination of the Latin prefix 'ex-' (out of) and the late Latin word 'cappa' (cloak or cape). The original meaning was literally 'to escape from one's cloak'—a vivid image of slipping out of the grasp of someone trying to hold you by your clothes.
First recorded: 15th century
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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.