Desvanecida (en. Faded)

des-va-ne-ci-da

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has faded or disappeared.
The image of the painting has become faded over time.
La imagen de la pintura se ha vuelto desvanecida con el tiempo.
That is weak or without strength.
She was so tired that her voice sounded faded.
Estaba tan cansada que su voz sonaba desvanecida.
That has lost intensity.
The sun was faded behind the clouds.
El sol estaba desvanecido detrás de las nubes.

Etymology

From the verb 'desvanecer', which comes from the Latin 'exvanescere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to fade into nothingness
To completely lose oneself.
desvanecerse en la nada
a faded memory
A memory that has lost clarity or strength.
un recuerdo desvanecido
a faded look
A look that shows sadness or lack of energy.
una mirada desvanecida

Related Words

fade
To lose strength or body until disappearing.
desvanecer
evanescent
Having the quality of disappearing quickly.
evanescente
diffuse
Not having clear boundaries; indistinct.
difuso

Slang Meanings

To be in a confused mental state.
After so much partying, I feel faded.
Después de tanta fiesta, me siento desvanecida.
To disappear or not be visible.
That emotion faded quickly.
Esa emoción se desvaneció rápidamente.