What is the Spanish word for "dodge"?

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

English

dodge

Spanish

esquivar

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Alternative translations of "dodge"

eludir
evadir
esquiva
zafar

Examples of how to use "dodge" in Spanish

English
He was able to dodge the thrown ball.
Spanish
Él pudo esquivar la pelota lanzada.
English
I dodge the puddle on my walk.
Spanish
Yo esquivo el charco en mi caminata.
English
She dodged the question during class.
Spanish
Ella esquivó la pregunta durante la clase.
English
They are dodging the rolling ball.
Spanish
Ellos están esquivando la pelota que rueda.
English
He has dodged many difficult problems.
Spanish
Él ha esquivado muchos problemas difíciles.

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He was able to dodge the thrown ball.

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