Spanish Word · Intermediate
evitar
to avoid, to prevent, to keep from, to stop from, to avert, to obviate, to deter
Pronunciation: /ebiˈtaɾ/
Meaning
to avoid, to prevent, to keep from, to stop from, to avert, to obviate, to deter
Example
Después de haberlo evitado muchas horas, acabó por decirnos la verdad.
After having avoided it for several hours, he ended up telling us the truth.
Practice tips
- Practice evitar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.