Desaparece (en. Disappears)

des-ap-a-re-ce

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cease to exist or to be perceived.
The magician made the bunny disappear in an instant.
El mago hizo desaparecer la conejita en un instante.
To leave without leaving a trace.
The boy disappeared from the park and everyone searched for him.
El niño desapareció del parque y todos lo buscaron.
To make something that one has disappear.
The hope of finding him faded when his trail disappeared.
La esperanza de encontrarlo se desvaneció cuando desapareció su pista.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'des-' and 'aparecer' (to appear).

Common Phrases and Expressions

disappears into thin air
It means that something left suddenly or inexplicably.
desaparece en el aire
to disappear without a trace
It refers to leaving a place without anyone noticing.
desaparecer sin dejar rastro

Related Words

disappeared
A person who has disappeared and whose whereabouts are unknown.
desaparecido
disappearance
The action of disappearing.
desaparición

Slang Meanings

To leave very quickly.
She disappeared from the party in an instant.
Ella desapareció de la fiesta en un instante.
To stop responding to messages.
Since she moved, she has disappeared from social media.
Desde que se mudó, se ha desaparecido de las redes sociales.