Spanish Phrase
Evita que salgan halos y rayas.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to prevent halos and streaks from appearing. It is often used in technical contexts such as photography, printing, or makeup, where unwanted light artifacts can spoil the result.
When to use
Use this phrase when giving instructions or advice to stop visual defects like halos (bright rings) and rayas (streaks) from showing up, especially in tutorials, manuals, or casual conversation with a colleague.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Evitaquesalganhalosyrayas
Imperative + que + Subjunctive
When giving a command to prevent something, use the imperative verb followed by 'que' and a verb in the present subjunctive.
Subjunctive of 'salir'
'Salgan' is the third‑person plural present subjunctive of 'salir', used after 'que' to express a desired or avoided action.
Plural nouns without articles
In general statements like this, the nouns 'halos' and 'rayas' can appear without definite articles.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cómo puedo evitar que salgan halos y rayas en mis fotos?
How can I prevent halos and streaks from appearing in my photos?
Usa una luz difusa y ajusta la exposición; eso suele eliminar esos defectos.
Use diffused light and adjust the exposure; that usually eliminates those defects.
✕Common Mistakes
Evita que salen halos y rayas.
After 'que' you need the subjunctive, not the indicative.
Evita que salgan los halos y las rayas.
The article is optional; adding it can make the sentence sound overly specific.
↔Alternatives
Previene la aparición de halos y rayas.
Prevent the appearance of halos and streaks.
Impide que se formen halos y rayas.
Stop halos and streaks from forming.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish instructional language, the construction 'evita que + subjuntivo' is very common and sounds natural in both formal manuals and informal advice. If you are speaking to someone you don't know well, you might use the formal imperative 'Evite que…' instead of 'Evita que…'.