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    Fugaces (en. Fleeting)

    /fuˈɣases/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That passes quickly or lasts a short time.
    Happy moments are fleeting.
    Los momentos felices son fugaces.
    That escapes swiftly.
    Fleeting opportunities must be seized.
    Las oportunidades fugaces deben aprovecharse.
    That cannot be retained for a long time.
    Fleeting impressions can be the most memorable.
    Las impresiones fugaces pueden ser las más memorables.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'fugax', which means 'that flees'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fleeting moments
    Moments that cannot be prolonged.
    momentos fugaces
    fleeting beauties
    Beautiful things that have a very limited duration.
    bellezas fugaces

    Related Words

    escape
    Action of fleeing or escaping.
    fuga
    ephemeral
    That lasts a short time.
    efímero
    transitory
    That is passing or temporary.
    transitorio

    Slang Meanings

    Things that go quickly.
    That party was very fleeting.
    Esa fiesta fue muy fugaz.
    Brief moments that are significant.
    Seize those fleeting moments in life.
    Aprovecha esos instantes fugaces en la vida.