huido
“huido” means “fled” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
fled
Also: escaped, run away
📝 In Action
El sospechoso ha huido de la escena.
B1The suspect has fled the scene.
Hemos huido del ruido de la ciudad.
B1We have run away from the city noise.
fled, escaped
Also: fugitive
📝 In Action
El preso huido fue visto cerca del río.
B2The escaped prisoner was seen near the river.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: huido
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How do you say 'He has fled' in Spanish?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin verb 'fugere', which means 'to flee'. Over time, the 'f' changed to an 'h' and eventually became silent, leading to the Spanish word 'huir'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.