What is the Spanish word for "runaway"?

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

English

runaway

Spanish

fugitivo

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Alternative translations of "runaway"

fugado
escapado
huido
prófugo

Examples of how to use "runaway" in Spanish

English
Police are searching for a teenage runaway.
Spanish
La policía busca a una adolescente que huyó de casa.
English
The runaway child was found near the park.
Spanish
El niño que huyó fue encontrado cerca del parque.
English
They adopted a runaway puppy from the shelter.
Spanish
Adoptaron un cachorro que había escapado del refugio.
English
A runaway success surprised the small company.
Spanish
Un éxito inesperado sorprendió a la pequeña empresa.
English
Police reported a runaway car on the highway.
Spanish
La policía reportó un coche que se salió de la carretera.

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