esquivo — meaning in English

English meaning

• evasive adj Avoiding direct answers or clear commitment.
• fugitive noun A person who is fleeing or hiding, especially to avoid arrest.
• sneaky adjective Acting in a secretive, underhanded, or dishonest way.

Senses

esquivo is used for these senses in English:

• evasive Directed towards avoidance or escape
• fugitive Elusive or difficult to retain.
• sneaky Elusive; difficult to capture or observe due to constantly outwitting the adversaries.
• untameable Incapable of being controlled, subdued, or tamed.

evasive — full definition

1. adj Avoiding direct answers or clear commitment.
2. adj Intended to dodge or escape something, such as danger.

fugitive — full definition

1. noun A person who is fleeing or hiding, especially to avoid arrest.
2. adjective Fleeing or running away.
3. adjective Lasting only a short time; fleeting.

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