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responder con evasivas
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. to not give a straight answer
Cuando el periodista le preguntó al primer ministro si el gobierno iba a subir los impuestos, él le respondió con evasivas.When the journalist asked the prime minister if the government was going to raise taxes, he didn't him give a straight answer.
b. to avoid the issue
¿Tienes novio o no? No me respondas con evasivas.Do you have a boyfriend or not? Don't avoid the issue.
c. to dodge the issue
Te respondí con evasivas porque es algo que me concierne solo a mí y a mi familia, a nadie más.I dodged the issue because it's something that concerns only me and my family, no one else.
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