huyendo
“huyendo” means “fleeing” in Spanish (running away from danger or pursuit).
fleeing
Also: escaping, running away
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El sospechoso está huyendo de la escena del crimen.
A2The suspect is fleeing the crime scene.
Ella salió huyendo de la habitación después de oír la noticia.
B1She left running away from the room after hearing the news.
Siempre viven huyendo de sus problemas en lugar de enfrentarlos.
B2They are always living by running away from their problems instead of facing them.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: huyendo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'huyendo' to describe an ongoing action?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *fugere*, meaning 'to flee.' Over time, this word evolved into the Spanish *huir*, and 'huyendo' is simply the 'action-in-progress' form of that verb.
First recorded: The base verb *huir* has been in use since Old Spanish, around the 13th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'huyendo' without 'estar'?
Yes! While it’s most common with 'estar' (to form 'is fleeing'), you can use it after another verb to explain *how* the action happened. For example, 'Vino huyendo' means 'He came running away'.
Is 'huyendo' the same as 'escapando'?
They are very similar synonyms. 'Escapando' means 'escaping' or 'getting free.' 'Huyendo' specifically emphasizes 'fleeing' or 'running away' from something, often due to fear or pursuit.