heypolyglot
Italian

evasione

/e.vaˈzjo.ne/noun · feminineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 7,008

Meaning

escape, tax evasion

  • an escape or breakout from custody or prison
  • the illegal non-payment of taxes (evasione fiscale)
  • escapism or psychological distraction

In a sentence

La polizia indaga sull'evasione di due detenuti dal carcere.

The police are investigating the escape of two inmates from the prison.

Il governo ha promesso nuove misure contro l'evasione fiscale.

The government promised new measures against tax evasion.

La lettura rappresenta per lei una piacevole evasione quotidiana.

Reading represents a pleasant daily escape for her.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
evasionefeminine · singular
evasionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Very frequently appears in the compound 'evasione fiscale' (tax evasion).

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