desaparece
“desaparece” means “disappears” in Spanish (He/She/It/You (formal) disappears).
disappears, vanishes
Also: goes missing, fades away
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El mago toca la caja y el conejo desaparece.
A1The magician touches the box and the rabbit disappears.
Si usted no paga la multa, el descuento desaparece.
A2If you (formal) don't pay the fine, the discount disappears.
Ella siempre desaparece cuando llega el momento de limpiar.
B1She always vanishes when the time comes to clean up.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which English phrase best translates 'El humo desaparece rápidamente'?
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Formed in Spanish by adding the negative prefix 'des-' (meaning 'un-' or 'not') to the verb 'aparecer' (to appear). 'Aparecer' itself comes from the Latin 'apparēscere,' meaning 'to become visible.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'desaparece' reflexive?
No, 'desaparece' is not inherently reflexive, meaning it doesn't require 'se' (like 'se desaparece'). While you might sometimes hear 'se desapareció' in casual speech, the standard verb form is simply 'desaparecer' (to disappear) without the 'se'.
How do I say 'it disappeared'?
You would use the preterite (past) tense form: 'desapareció'. Example: 'El dinero desapareció de la mesa' (The money disappeared from the table).