How to Say "fled" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “fled” is “escapado” — use 'escapado' as an adjective to describe someone or something that has escaped or run away, emphasizing the state of being at large..
escapado
es-kah-PAH-doh/eskaˈpaðo/
Examples
El perro escapado regresó a casa después de dos días.
The escaped dog returned home after two days.
Atraparon al prisionero escapado cerca de la frontera.
They caught the runaway prisoner near the border.
Tenemos que encontrar la tortuga escapada.
We have to find the escaped turtle.
Agreement is Key
Since 'escapado' is an adjective here, it must always match the gender and number of the person or thing it describes: 'escapada' (f, singular), 'escapados' (m, plural), 'escapadas' (f, plural).
Forgetting the 'Ser' or 'Estar'
Mistake: “El prisionero escapado.”
Correction: El prisionero está escapado (The prisoner is currently escaped) or El prisionero fue atrapado (The escaped prisoner was caught). You usually need a verb like 'to be' (ser/estar) when using it as a description.
huido
/wee-doh//ˈwi.ðo/
Examples
El sospechoso ha huido de la escena.
The suspect has fled the scene.
Hemos huido del ruido de la ciudad.
We have run away from the city noise.
El preso huido fue visto cerca del río.
The escaped prisoner was seen near the river.
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.
Describing People
When using this as a description, remember it describes a male. If describing a female, it changes to 'huida'.
Spelling with 'Y' vs 'I'
Mistake: “huyido”
Correction: huido
huido
/wee-doh//ˈwi.ðo/
Examples
El preso huido fue visto cerca del río.
The escaped prisoner was seen near the river.
El sospechoso ha huido de la escena.
The suspect has fled the scene.
Hemos huido del ruido de la ciudad.
We have run away from the city noise.
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.
Describing People
When using this as a description, remember it describes a male. If describing a female, it changes to 'huida'.
Spelling with 'Y' vs 'I'
Mistake: “huyido”
Correction: huido
Verb vs. Adjective Usage
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