How to Say "flees" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “flees” is “huye” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El perro **huye** del ruido fuerte de los fuegos artificiales.
The dog **runs away** from the loud noise of the fireworks.
Ella siempre **huye** de los problemas en lugar de enfrentarlos.
She always **avoids** problems instead of facing them.
¡Si ves al oso, **huye**! ¡No te quedes ahí!
If you see the bear, **flee**! Don't stay there!
Two Roles for 'Huye'
'Huye' has two main jobs: it means 'he/she/it flees' or 'you (formal) flee' in the present tense, AND it is the informal command 'Flee!' directed at a friend ('tú').
The 'Y' Irregularity
The base verb 'huir' (to flee) is irregular because it adds a 'y' when the stress falls on the stem, turning 'ui' into 'uy' (huyo, huyes, huye). This 'y' sound helps the word flow better.
Missing the Preposition 'De'
Mistake: “Huye la casa.”
Correction: **Huye de** la casa. (He flees **from** the house). The verb 'huir' almost always needs the preposition 'de' (from) to show what is being escaped.
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