escapatoria

1. escape route, way out

exit for escaping from a place

• El ladrón encontró una escapatoria por la ventana.The thief found an escape route through the window.
• El túnel era la única escapatoria.The tunnel was the only way out.
• La puerta trasera servía como escapatoria.The back door served as an escape route.

2. way out, loophole

way to avoid a difficulty or obligation

• No hay escapatoria: tienes que pagar.There is no way out: you have to pay.
• Buscó una escapatoria para no cumplir su promesa.He looked for a way out of keeping his promise.
• El abogado encontró una escapatoria legal.The lawyer found a legal loophole.