Avoid vs prevent

[ROBINDESBOIS]

What the difference between prevent and avoid?

[poli]

avoid=evitar

prevent=impedir

[marmoset]

I can avoid living somewhere that has earthquakes. But I cannot prevent earthquakes from occurring.

I'm avoiding you.
I'm preventing you.
I'm preventing you from working.
I'm avoiding you from working.

Do x to prevent colds and flu.
Do y to avoid colds and flu.

Don't avoid doing the dishes.
Don't prevent doing the dishes.
Don't prevent your brother from doing the dishes.
Don't avoid your brother from doing the dishes.


I hope that helps.