Desvaneció (en. Faded away)

/desβa.neˈθjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make something lose its strength or clarity.
The painting faded away over time.
La pintura se desvaneció con el tiempo.
To disappear gradually.
The fog faded away at dawn.
La niebla se desvaneció al amanecer.
To feel weak or dizzy, to lose consciousness momentarily.
She fainted from the heat.
Ella se desvaneció por el calor.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

fade away into the air
Disappear without a trace.
desvanecerse en el aire
fade away little by little
Disappear gradually.
desvanecerse poco a poco
a dream that faded away
An illusion or hope that was lost.
un sueño que se desvaneció

Related Words

fade
To make something less visible or clear.
desvanecer
disappear
To cease to be present.
desaparecer
blur
To make something less clear or defined.
difuminar

Slang Meanings

To lose courage or enthusiasm.
After that news, his enthusiasm faded away.
Después de esa noticia, se desvaneció su entusiasmo.
To evaporate in the sense of leaving quickly.
When the police arrived, the suspects vanished.
Cuando llegó la policía, se desvanecieron los sospechosos.