Desvanecerse (en. Fade)
/des.βa.ne.ˈθeɾ.se/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Definition: To lose visibility or solidity, to dissolve.
Example sentence: The image began to fade away in the fog.
La imagen comenzó a desvanecerse en la niebla.
Definition: To feel dizzy or to briefly lose consciousness.
Example sentence: I faded away from the heat at the concert.
Me desvanecí por el calor en el concierto.
Definition: To move away or disappear slowly.
Example sentence: The music gradually faded away.
La música se fue desvaneciendo poco a poco.
Etymology
Etymology: From Latin 'vanescere', which means 'to fade away' or 'to disappear'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Phrase: to fade away into thin air
Meaning: To suddenly disappear.
desvanecerse en el aire
Phrase: to fade away like a dream
Meaning: To disappear without a trace.
desvanecerse como un sueño
Related Words
Related word: fading
Description: The action of fading away.
desvanecimiento
Related word: vanity
Description: Excessive concern about appearance.
vanidad
Related word: evaporation
Description: The process of transitioning from a liquid to vapor.
evaporación
Slang Meanings
Slang meaning: To lose control or become disoriented.
Slang example: Upon hearing that music, I faded away from the world.
Al escuchar esa música, me desvanecí del mundo.
Slang meaning: To mark oneself or disappear from sight.
Slang example: The guy faded away as the party intensified.
El tipo se desvaneció mientras la fiesta se intensificaba.