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"Elude" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "eludir", and "evade" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "evadir". Learn more about the difference between "elude" and "evade" below.
elude(
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lud
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (general)
a. eludir
The cause of the illness has eluded scientists for years.La causa de la enfermedad ha eludido a científicos durante años.
b. esquivar
The millionaire's lawyers helped him elude imprisonment.Los abogados del millonario lo ayudaron a esquivar el encarcelamiento.
c. escaparse de
The detainees took advantage of the power outage to elude security.Los detenidos aprovecharon el apagón para escaparse de la seguridad.
evade(
ih
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veyd
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to avoid)
a. evadir
The criminal evaded capture for months, but the police finally found him.El criminal evadió ser capturado durante meses, pero la policía finalmente lo encontró.
b. eludir
I don't know Ben's opinion on the issue because he evaded the question.No sé qué opina Ben sobre el tema porque eludió la pregunta.
2. (to shirk)
