What is the Spanish word for "avoid"?

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

English

avoid

Spanish

evitar

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Alternative translations of "avoid"

eludir
esquivar
sortear
rehuir

Examples of how to use "avoid" in Spanish

English
You should avoid eating too much sugar.
Spanish
Deberías evitar comer demasiado azúcar.
English
I avoid sugary drinks.
Spanish
Evito las bebidas azucaradas.
English
She avoided the crowded train.
Spanish
Ella evitó el tren abarrotado.
English
They are avoiding the noise outside.
Spanish
Están evitando el ruido de afuera.
English
We have avoided that mistake.
Spanish
Hemos evitado ese error.

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You should avoid eating too much sugar.

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