Part of Speech

Verb

Phonetic transcription

/desapaɾeˈθeɾ/

Translation options

1. To disappear
2. To vanish
3. To fade away

Meaning

"Desaparecer" means to cease to be visible or to exist, either suddenly or gradually. It is a common verb used in Spanish to describe the action of something or someone disappearing. This word is frequently used in both oral and written contexts.

Examples

1. El mago hizo desaparecer el conejo de la chistera. (The magician made the rabbit disappear from the hat.)
2. Las estrellas desaparecen al amanecer. (The stars disappear at dawn.)
3. La tinta desapareció de la página con el paso del tiempo. (The ink faded away from the page over time.)

Idiomatic Expressions

Some idiomatic expressions using "desaparecer" include: 1. Desaparecer del mapa: To disappear completely or go missing, leaving no trace. - Después de la fiesta, Juan desapareció del mapa. (After the party, Juan disappeared without a trace.) 2. Desaparecer como por arte de magia: To disappear as if by magic, quickly and unexpectedly. - El dinero que dejé sobre la mesa desapareció como por arte de magia. (The money I left on the table disappeared as if by magic.)

Etymology

"Desaparecer" is derived from the combination of the prefix "des-" (indicating reversal) and the verb "aparecer" (to appear), ultimately coming from the Latin verb "apparēre."

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: evaporar, esfumar, esfumarse (evaporate, dissipate)
• Antonyms: aparecer (to appear), mantenerse visible (to remain visible)