How to Say "break out" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “break out” is “escapar” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
VerbA2
leaving a locked place
Examples
El ladrón logró escapar de la policía después de la persecución.
The thief managed to escape from the police after the chase.
Necesitamos escapar de la rutina por un fin de semana.
We need to get away from the routine for a weekend.
El gato siempre escapa por la ventana abierta.
The cat always escapes through the open window.
Using 'de' for Origin
When saying what place or thing you escape from, always use the preposition 'de': 'escapar de la casa' (to escape from the house).
Missing the Preposition
Mistake: “Quiero escapar el trabajo.”
Correction: Quiero escapar del trabajo. (The 'de' is essential when naming the source of the escape.)
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