Evítese

Evítese is a form of the Spanish verb evitar with the reflexive pronoun se attached, used primarily as an impersonal or formal imperative. It corresponds to a present-subjunctive or impersonal construction and is commonly found in official notices and safety instructions to indicate that something should be avoided, without specifying a subject.

Grammar and usage

Evítese is employed in formal or institutional language to express a directive such as “let it be avoided” or “avoid it.” It is especially common in signs, guidelines, and public health or safety communications. The form illustrates how the reflexive pronoun can be attached to verbs to create impersonal commands. Accent placement on í marks the stressed syllable: evítese.

Pronunciation and variants

The accent in evítese helps indicate the correct pronunciation. Related forms include evite (usted) or eviten (ustedes), which are the corresponding formal singular and plural imperatives without the reflexive se, used in similar contexts. The non-imperative forms of evitar—such as evita, eviten, or evitarse in other moods—are used in ordinary speech.

Examples

- Evítese la exposición al sol intenso.

- Evítese el consumo de sustancias peligrosas durante el trabajo.

Etymology

Evítese derives from evitar, a verb of Latin origin meaning to avoid or prevent. The reflexive se adds a general, impersonal sense appropriate for instructions directed at an unspecified reader.

See also

Avoiding, imperative mood, Spanish grammar, evitar.