avoid, stay away from
Si no se lo pregunto pensará que evito el tema.
If I don't ask him, he'll think I'm avoiding the topic.
— Tesis (1996)
No evito quererlo a pesar de sus muchos defectos.
I can't help but love him despite his many flaws.
Evito el sol para preservar mi juventud.
I avoid the sun to preserve my youth.
Evito hablar con ella.
I avoid talking to her.
Evito manejar de noche si puedo.
I avoid driving at night if I can.
Evito cruzar la calle por aquí si estoy apurado.
I avoid crossing the street here if I'm in a hurry.