evitando
“evitando” means “avoiding” in Spanish (staying away from someone or something).
avoidingAlso: preventing, shunning
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Estoy evitando el tráfico del centro.
A2I am avoiding the downtown traffic.
Sigue una dieta sana, evitando las grasas.
B1He follows a healthy diet, avoiding fats.
Están evitando que el problema crezca.
B1They are preventing the problem from growing.
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From the Latin word 'evitare', which combines 'e-' (out of) and 'vitare' (to shun). It literally means to move out of the path of something.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'evitando' change for gender or number?
No. When used as a verb form (the gerund), 'evitando' always stays exactly the same, whether you are talking about a man, a woman, or a group of people.
Is 'evitando' the same as 'esquivando'?
They are very close! 'Evitando' is general (avoiding a situation, a person, or a thing), while 'esquivando' is usually for physical movement, like dodging a ball or a puddle.