desaparecida
“desaparecida” means “missing person (female)” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
missing person (female)
Also: victim of forced disappearance (female)
📝 In Action
La policía emitió una alerta por la desaparición de la joven. Ahora es oficialmente una desaparecida.
B2The police issued an alert for the young woman's disappearance. She is now officially a missing person.
Cada 30 de agosto, las familias recuerdan a sus desaparecidas y exigen justicia.
C1Every August 30th, families remember their disappeared loved ones (women) and demand justice.
missing
Also: vanished, disappeared
📝 In Action
La llave de la casa estaba desaparecida, tuvimos que buscarla por toda la sala.
A2The house key was missing; we had to search for it all over the living room.
Ella regresó después de una semana desaparecida en el bosque.
B1She returned after a week vanished in the forest.
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Words that translate to "desaparecida" in Spanish:
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Which sentence correctly uses 'desaparecida' as a noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
Formed from the verb *desaparecer* (to disappear). This verb is constructed from the prefix *des-* (meaning 'un-' or the reversal of an action) and the verb *aparecer* (to appear). Therefore, 'desaparecida' literally means 'the one who has been un-appeared' or 'vanished'.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish, derived from Latin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'desaparecida' the same as 'perdida'?
They are similar, but not exactly the same. 'Perdida' means 'lost' (like a lost wallet or a child who wandered off). 'Desaparecida' means 'vanished' and often implies a more sudden, unexplained, or serious departure, such as a kidnapping or forced disappearance.