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    Desaparecí (en. I disappeared)

    /desapaɾeˈsi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To stop existing or being present.
    Magic made the object disappear before our eyes.
    La magia hizo que el objeto desaparecíera ante nuestros ojos.
    To make someone or something not visible or unable to be found.
    The thief disappeared quickly after committing the robbery.
    El ladrón desapareció rápidamente después de cometer el robo.
    To remove someone from the sight or knowledge of others.
    I disappeared at the most crucial moment of the discussion.
    Desaparecí en el momento más crucial de la discusión.

    Etymology

    The verb 'disappear' comes from the prefix 'dis-' which indicates negation, and 'appear', from 'apparere', which means to become visible.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    disappear without a trace
    To leave without anyone noticing.
    desaparecer sin dejar rastro
    missing in action
    Refers to someone who has stopped appearing, often in dangerous situations.
    desaparecido en acción
    disappear from sight
    To cease being visible.
    desaparecer de la vista

    Related Words

    disappearance
    The act of disappearing.
    desaparición
    disappear
    Related verb that means to cease being visible.
    desaparecer
    invisible
    That cannot be seen.
    invisible

    Slang Meanings

    To disappear from a place without notice.
    The guy disappeared in a second after we arrived.
    El tipo se desapareció en un segundo después de que llegamos.
    To make a sudden escape.
    He disappeared just when he was about to be held accountable.
    Se desapareció justo cuando le iban a pedir cuentas.