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    Desaparecían (en. Disappeared)

    /desapaɾeˈθjan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of ceasing to exist or to be perceptible.
    The stage lights disappeared as the performance began.
    Las luces del escenario desaparecían mientras comenzaba la representación.
    To make something or someone stop being in a place.
    The children disappeared into the forest while playing hide and seek.
    Los niños desaparecían en el bosque al jugar al escondite.
    To get lost or unable to be found.
    Objects mysteriously disappeared from the house.
    Los objetos desaparecían misteriosamente de la casa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'disappearere', meaning 'not to appear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    disappear without a trace
    To leave a place without anyone noticing.
    desaparecer sin dejar rastro

    Related Words

    missing
    That has ceased to be visible or to exist.
    desaparecido
    to disappear
    To stop being present or visible.
    desaparecer

    Slang Meanings

    To leave without warning.
    Yesterday, he disappeared from the bar; we don't know where he went.
    Ayer se desapareció del bar, no sabemos a dónde fue.
    To disappear from sight.
    That person always disappears when there are problems.
    Esa persona siempre desaparece cuando hay problemas.