The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Huir is used to give direct orders or instructions to flee or run away, for example ¡Huye de aquí! (Run away from here!).

This verb follows the -uir to -uye spelling-changing conjugation pattern, where the ‘u’ changes to ‘uy’ in certain forms.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Huir (to flee) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Huir generally means to flee or run away, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To flee or run away: This is the most common meaning, used when telling someone to escape from a dangerous or unpleasant situation. For example, ¡Huye de aquí! (Flee from here!)

To avoid or evade: It can also mean to avoid or evade something or someone. For example, ¡Huye de los problemas! (Avoid the problems!)

To escape or get away: It can be used to tell someone to escape or get away from a situation or place. For example, ¡Huye de la ciudad! (Escape from the city!)

To reject or refuse: In some contexts, it can mean to reject or refuse something, especially in a forceful or abrupt manner. For example, ¡Huye de esa oferta! (Reject that offer!)

To abandon or leave behind: It can also be used to tell someone to abandon or leave something behind, often in a hurry or under pressure. For example, ¡Huye de tus viejos hábitos! (Abandon your old habits!)

To avoid or dodge (colloquial): In informal or colloquial usage, it can mean to avoid or dodge something, often in a playful or mischievous way. For example, ¡Huye de esa broma! (Dodge that joke!)

Examples

Examples of Huir in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Huye de ahí! El edificio se está incendiando. (Get out of there! The building is on fire.)

Cuando veas al ladrón, huye rápidamente y busca ayuda. (When you see the thief, run away quickly and seek help.)

Si te sientes amenazado, huye del peligro de inmediato. (If you feel threatened, flee from danger immediately.)

Amigos, huyamos de este lugar antes de que sea demasiado tarde. (Friends, let’s get out of this place before it’s too late.)

Compañeros, huyan de la zona de peligro y reúnanse en el punto de encuentro. (Colleagues, flee the danger zone and gather at the meeting point.)

Ante la amenaza de un desastre natural, huya a un lugar seguro con su familia. (In the face of a natural disaster threat, flee to a safe place with your family.)

Si ven algo sospechoso, huyan y avisen a las autoridades de inmediato. (If you see something suspicious, flee and notify the authorities immediately.)

En caso de emergencia, huye del edificio por las salidas de emergencia. (In case of emergency, flee the building through the emergency exits.)

Cuando escuches la alarma de incendio, huye sin demora y sigue las instrucciones de evacuación. (When you hear the fire alarm, flee without delay and follow the evacuation instructions.)

Si te encuentras en una situación de violencia doméstica, huye a un lugar seguro y busca ayuda. (If you find yourself in a domestic violence situation, flee to a safe place and seek help.)

Ante un ataque terrorista, huyamos de la zona afectada y busquemos refugio. (In the event of a terrorist attack, let’s flee the affected area and seek shelter.)

Si ves un animal peligroso, huye con calma y evita movimientos bruscos. (If you see a dangerous animal, calmly flee and avoid sudden movements.)

En caso de un desastre químico, huyan de la zona contaminada y sigan las instrucciones de las autoridades. (In case of a chemical disaster, flee the contaminated area and follow the authorities’ instructions.)

Si te sientes acosado o intimidado, huye de la situación y busca ayuda de personas de confianza. (If you feel harassed or intimidated, flee the situation and seek help from trusted people.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Huir (to flee) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.