What is the Spanish word for "avert"?

Learn how to say "avert" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

avert

Spanish

evitar

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Alternative translations of "avert"

prevenir
impedir
desviar
alejar

Examples of how to use "avert" in Spanish

English
He had to avert his eyes from the terrible sight.
Spanish
Tuvo que desviar la vista de la vista terrible.
English
They avert danger with quick decisions.
Spanish
Ellos evitan el peligro con decisiones rápidas.
English
She averted the accident yesterday.
Spanish
Ella evitó el accidente ayer.
English
He is averting his eyes now.
Spanish
Él está desviando la mirada ahora.
English
We have averted many problems recently.
Spanish
Hemos evitado muchos problemas recientemente.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "avert" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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