Desvanecido (en. Faded)

/des.βa.na.θiˈðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has disappeared or become faint.
The color of the sky has faded at sunset.
El color del cielo se ha desvanecido al atardecer.
That is inert or without energy.
After the race, he felt faint and fatigued.
Después de la carrera, se sintió desvanecido y fatigado.
That has lost clarity or definition.
The image on the screen has faded over time.
La imagen en la pantalla se ha desvanecido con el tiempo.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

vanished into thin air
That has disappeared without a trace.
desvanecido en el aire
faded away like a dream
Something that seems unreal or cannot be clearly remembered.
desvanecido como un sueño

Related Words

to fade away
To gradually lose shape or intensity.
desvanecerse
fading
Process or action of fading away.
desvanecimiento

Slang Meanings

To be in a state of confusion or dissociation.
After the party, we were all faded.
Después de la fiesta, todos estábamos desvanecidos.
To feel very tired or exhausted.
After so many hours of work, I am faded.
Después de tantas horas de trabajo, estoy desvanecido.