Desapareciendo (en. Disappearing)

/desapaɾeθjen̪do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cease to be present or visible.
The magician made the coin disappear.
El mago hizo desaparecer la moneda.
To stop existing or become unknown.
Many animals are disappearing due to excessive hunting.
Muchos animales están desapareciendo debido a la caza excesiva.
To evoke the idea of something that fades away or loses significance.
His interest in the project is gradually disappearing.
Su interés por el proyecto está desapareciendo poco a poco.

Etymology

From the prefix 'des-' which indicates negation and 'to appear', from the Latin 'apparentare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to disappear from the face of the earth
To stop existing completely.
desaparecer de la faz de la tierra
to disappear without a trace
To leave without any evidence of one's presence.
desaparecer sin dejar rastro

Related Words

disappear
To get lost or cease to be visible.
desaparecer
absent
Not present in a place.
ausente

Slang Meanings

To be a ghost
Since he moved, he only appears on social media; it's like he's disappearing.
Desde que se mudó, solo aparece en las redes; es como si estuviera desapareciendo.
To act crazy
When he realized they were looking for him, he disappeared as if he were acting crazy.
Cuando se dio cuenta de que lo estaban buscando, desapareció como si hiciera el loco.