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fugitive

[/ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/]
noun/adjectivemasculine/femininepl: fugitives / fugitivos, fugitivas
fugitivo/a
1. A person who has escaped or is in hiding, especially from the law
The fugitive was captured at the airport.
O fugitivo foi capturado no aeroporto.
2. Lasting for a short time; fleeting or transient (adjective use)
The fugitive nature of happiness makes us appreciate it more.
A natureza fugaz da felicidade nos faz apreciá-la mais.
3. Running away; in flight (adjective use)
The fugitive suspect remains at large.
O suspeito fugitivo continua foragido.
NYC Slang
runner (informal term for someone evading law enforcement)
Synonyms
runawayescapeeoutlawfleetingtransientephemeral
Antonyms
captiveprisonerpermanentlastingenduring

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fugitivo/a
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fugitivo/a
Standard usage, may use 'foragido/a' colloquially
São Paulo
fugitivo/a
Standard usage in formal contexts
Portugal
fugitivo/a
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

fugitive from justice
a fugitive from the law
fugitive moments
fugitive thoughts
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