Inklingo

huido

/wee-doh/

fled

A small rabbit running quickly across a grassy field, leaving a trail of dust behind it.

The rabbit has fled into the distance, illustrating the action of running away.

huido(verb)

B1irregular ir

fled

?

as in 'he has fled'

Also:

escaped

?

the result of having run away

,

run away

?

having left a place quickly

📝 In Action

El sospechoso ha huido de la escena.

B1

The suspect has fled the scene.

Hemos huido del ruido de la ciudad.

B1

We have run away from the city noise.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • escapado (escaped)
  • fugado (absconded/fled)

Antonyms

  • permanecido (remained)
  • vuelto (returned)

Common Collocations

  • haber huidoto have fled

💡 Grammar Points

The 'Done' Form

This word is the 'past participle' of 'huir.' Use it with the verb 'haber' (he, has, ha...) to describe an action that has already happened.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Spelling with 'Y' vs 'I'

Mistake: "huyido"

Correction: huido

⭐ Usage Tips

When to use it

Use 'huido' when the focus is on the action of fleeing itself rather than just 'leaving' a place.

An empty birdcage with the door wide open and a single feather left on the floor.

The open cage represents a fled bird that is no longer there.

huido(adjective)

mB2

fled

?

describing someone who has run away

,

escaped

?

describing a prisoner or animal

Also:

fugitive

?

on the run from the law

📝 In Action

El preso huido fue visto cerca del río.

B2

The escaped prisoner was seen near the river.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • prófugo (fugitive)

Antonyms

💡 Grammar Points

Describing People

When using this as a description, remember it describes a male. If describing a female, it changes to 'huida'.

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedeshuyeran
yohuyera
huyeras
vosotroshuyerais
nosotroshuyéramos
él/ella/ustedhuyera

present

ellos/ellas/ustedeshuyan
yohuya
huyas
vosotroshuyáis
nosotroshuyamos
él/ella/ustedhuya

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedeshuyeron
yohuí
huiste
vosotroshuisteis
nosotroshuimos
él/ella/ustedhuyó

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedeshuían
yohuía
huías
vosotroshuíais
nosotroshuíamos
él/ella/ustedhuía

present

ellos/ellas/ustedeshuyen
yohuyo
huyes
vosotroshuís
nosotroshuimos
él/ella/ustedhuye

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: huido

Question 1 of 1

How do you say 'He has fled' in Spanish?

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Word Family

huir(to flee/to run away) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'huido' the same as 'fugitivo'?

They are very similar! 'Fugitivo' is more formal and specifically refers to someone hiding from the law. 'Huido' is more general and just means someone who has run away from anywhere.