Esquivo in english
Elusive
pronunciation: ɪlusɪv part of speech: adjective
pronunciation: ɪlusɪv part of speech: adjective
In gestures
esquivar = dodge ; eschew ; skate over ; parry ; skirt ; fend off ; steer + (well) clear (of) ; give + Nombre + a wide berth ; steer away from ; stay + clear (of) ; keep + clear (of) ; steer + past.
Example: But he was wiry and wily, too, and he could often out-run, track, back-track, double-back, and finally dodge unseen in the subway.Example: However, most contributors to the debate about the future of SLIS have eschewed practicalities in favour of sweeping and dramatic generalizations.Example: I'm sorry; I didn't wish to skate over that.Example: 'What if we got the other departments to pay for their own services and materials?' she parried, seeing a faint ray of hope in the idea.Example: Bridleways that cross arable land may be legally ploughed up, but not those that skirt a field.Example: During the rutting season, they are used to fend off other males in an attempt to gather a harem of females to breed with.Example: This entire target market has steered clear of the public library.Example: Under the new law, motorists must give 'a wide berth' to stationary emergency vehicles displaying blue, red, or amber emergency warning lights.Example: This article gives guidance for steering away from some of the more obvious pitfalls when buying software.Example: In addition, a towboat without barges in front of it may be towing astern with the towline submerged -- so stay clear! .Example: Residents are being advised to keep clear of seal pups if they find them on the beach or run the risk of committing an offence.Example: Andrew has a knack for engaging with people and is adept at steering people past conflict without getting ruffled or losing his sense of humour.more:
» esquivar el problema = sidestep + the problem ; sidestep + the issue .
Example: This strategy uses the full-text database as a document delivery tool and sidesteps the problems of retrieval. Example: Her article warns that this pressure may encourage librarians to sidestep the issue entirely, not purchasing materials relating to abortion, contraception and sexuality.» esquivar la cuestión = sidestep + the issue .
Example: Her article warns that this pressure may encourage librarians to sidestep the issue entirely, not purchasing materials relating to abortion, contraception and sexuality.» esquivar la mirada de Alguien = avert + Posesivo + eyes .
Example: 'He's slipping back into a churlish mood', the director said averting his eyes.» esquivar una cuestión = dodge + an issue .
Example: I agree with you on your general point: I don't want to dodge the issue but I think we should listen to the papers on AACR first.» esquivar una pregunta = dodge + a question .
Example: They had dragged her there and they weren't even giving her an explanation, just going around the houses and dodging every question she asked.» esquivar un problema = duck + the issue .
Example: The theme of the conference was 'Censorship and librarians: meeting the challenge - or ducking the issue?'.esquivo = avoiding ; evasive ; elusive.
Example: There are different styles of handling interpersonal conflict such as integrating, obliging, dominating, avoiding, and compromising.Example: It is among such populations that the cynical, evasive, or merely muddled schemes of economic development have produced the greatest social inequity and human suffering.Example: When future use is also taken into consideration firm decisions will prove yet more elusive.more:
» de mirada esquiva = shifty-eyed .
Example: From childhood, we shiver as the shifty-eyed wolf terrorizes Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs.» mirada esquiva = shifty eyes .
Example: Shifty eyes have usually been thought to be a sign of disinterest or that a person is lying.