noun
la fuga
escape
Atto di andare via da un luogo o da una situazione per evitare qualcosa o qualcuno.
Definition & meaning
The Italian word fuga primarily refers to the act of running away or escaping from a place, person, or situation. It can be used in several contexts:
- Escape or Flight: The physical act of fleeing, often to avoid danger, capture, or an unpleasant situation.
- Music: A musical composition in which a short melody or phrase (the subject) is introduced by one part and successively taken up by others and developed by interweaving the parts (counterpoint).
- Leakage: In technical or domestic contexts, it refers to the unintended escape of a substance, such as a gas leak (fuga di gas) or a water leak (fuga d'acqua).
- Cycling: In sports, it refers to a "breakaway," when one or more cyclists pull ahead of the main group (the peloton).
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: Fuga is a feminine singular noun. Its plural form is fughe.
- Origin: It derives from the Latin word fuga, which stems from the verb fugere, meaning "to flee" or "to run away."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Scappata : Often implies a quick or brief escape or departure.
- Evasione : Specifically refers to breaking out of prison or confinement.
- Dileguamento : Refers to the act of vanishing or disappearing.
- Perdita : Used specifically when referring to a leak of fluids or gases.
Antonyms:
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Examples
La fuga del gatto è stata molto veloce.noun
The escape of the cat was very fast.
Durante la tempesta, la fuga verso il rifugio è stata difficile.noun
During the storm, the escape toward the shelter was difficult.
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