What is the Spanish word for "elusive"?

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

English

elusive

Spanish

esquivo

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Alternative translations of "elusive"

difícil
evasivo
escurridizo
inaprensible

Examples of how to use "elusive" in Spanish

English
The answer to the riddle was very elusive.
Spanish
La respuesta al acertijo era muy escurridiza.
English
The answer to the puzzle remained elusive.
Spanish
La respuesta al rompecabezas seguía siendo difícil de alcanzar.
English
She chased an elusive idea all morning.
Spanish
Ella persiguió una idea esquiva toda la mañana.
English
Happiness can feel elusive after a loss.
Spanish
La felicidad puede parecer inalcanzable después de una pérdida.
English
The cat gave an elusive, quiet meow.
Spanish
El gato dio un maullido silencioso y esquivo.

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The answer to the riddle was very elusive.

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