verb

evitar

avoid

Es no hacer algo para que no ocurra un problema o una situación mala.

The word "evitar" in Spanish means "to avoid" or "to prevent." It refers to the action of keeping away from something or taking measures so that something does not happen. For example, avoiding danger (evitar el peligro) or preventing a problem (evitar un problema). It is a regular verb and often used in everyday conversation.

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Examples

Quiero evitar problemas en el trabajo.verb

I want to avoid problems at work.

Marcos intenta evitar la comida rápida.verb

Marcos tries to avoid fast food.

Martina siempre trata de evitar el tráfico.verb

Martina always tries to avoid traffic.

Marcos evita la comida picante.verb

Marcos avoids spicy food.

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