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masculine

/fuxiˈtiβo/

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Translation

fugitive

Word origin

From Latin fugitivus, from fugere ('to flee'). The same root gives English 'refuge' and 'refugee'.

Origin
Latin
Root
fugitivus
English cognates
fugitive, refuge

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralfugitivos

Examples

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The police are looking for the fugitive all over the city.

escondió abandonada.

The fugitive hid in an abandoned house.

¿ capturado ?

Have they captured the fugitive yet?

muchos .

He lived as a fugitive for many years.

cruzó .

The fugitive crossed the border during the night.

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This word is part of lesson 76.