esquivaron

Esquivaron is the third-person plural form of the Spanish verb esquivar in the pretérito indefinido (simple past) of the indicative mood. The form translates to “they dodged” or “you all dodged,” depending on the subject in the sentence. Esquivar means to dodge, to avoid, or to elude something, either in a physical sense (avoiding an obstacle or an attack) or in a figurative sense (evading questions, responsibilities, or problems).

Grammatical notes: Esquivaron comes from the regular -ar verb esquivar. It is used with plural subjects in past narratives or reports. The verb can describe actions in sports, safety, or everyday life, and it is common in journalism, fiction, and conversation to indicate past avoidance or reaction to a threat or challenge.

Usage examples:

- Los ciclistas esquivaron los baches en la carretera.

- Los jugadores esquivaron los balones con movimientos rápidos.

- El portavoz esquivó las preguntas difíciles de los periodistas.

In addition to its literal sense, esquivar is often used metaphorically to discuss avoiding consequences, problemas, o dilemas, and esquivaron can appear in reports or storytelling to convey that a group successfully avoided a negative outcome.