desaparezca
deh-sah-pah-REHS-kah
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Espero que la mancha desaparezca después de lavarla.
B1I hope the stain disappears after washing it.
Dudo que el problema desaparezca por sí solo.
B1I doubt the problem will disappear on its own.
¡Por favor, desaparezca de mi vista!
B2Please, get out of my sight!
No quiero que el sol desaparezca todavía.
B1I don't want the sun to go down yet.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Maybe' or 'Wish' Form
Desaparezca is the form you use when you aren't stating a fact. Instead, you're talking about a wish, a doubt, or a possibility (this is often called the 'subjunctive mood').
The Hidden 'Z'
Verbs like 'desaparecer' change their spelling to include a 'z' before the 'c' when they end in an 'a' sound. This helps keep the pronunciation consistent.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'desaparece' after 'Espero que'
Mistake: "Espero que desaparece."
Correction: Espero que desaparezca. Use the 'z-c-a' ending because 'hope' triggers the 'wish/doubt' form.
⭐ Usage Tips
Polite Commands
If you want to tell someone to leave in a formal or polite way, use 'Desaparezca'. It’s like saying 'Please, vanish!'
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: desaparezca
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence expresses a wish that something vanishes?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I use 'desaparece' vs. 'desaparezca'?
Use 'desaparece' for facts (The sun disappears). Use 'desaparezca' for things that aren't facts yet, like wishes (I hope it disappears), doubts (I don't think it disappears), or formal commands.
Does 'desaparezca' refer to 'me' or 'them'?
It can be both! It is used for 'yo' (I), 'él/ella' (he/she/it), and 'usted' (you, formal).