Desaparezcan (en. Disappear)

/desapa'reθkan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause something to cease to exist or to be visible.
Problems will disappear if the right decision is made.
Los problemas desaparecerán si se toma la decisión correcta.
To cease to be visible or known.
If action is not taken soon, endangered species will disappear.
Si no se actúa pronto, las especies en peligro de extinción desaparecerán.
To fade away or vanish suddenly.
The memories of that particular night seem to disappear over time.
Los recuerdos de esa noche en particular parecen desaparecer con el tiempo.

Etymology

From the prefix 'des-' which indicates deprivation and 'aparecer', which comes from the Latin 'appāre', meaning 'to make visible'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

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

Related Words

disappearance
The act of ceasing to exist or be visible.
desaparición
appear
The act of becoming visible or present.
aparecer

Slang Meanings

To vanish abruptly
He left the party and disappeared like smoke.
Se fue de la fiesta y desapareció como el humo.
To make someone leave
I told him to leave and he disappeared instantly.
Le dije que se fuera y desapareció al instante.