How to Say "disappear" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “disappear” is “desaparezca” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Espero que la mancha desaparezca después de lavarla.
I hope the stain disappears after washing it.
Dudo que el problema desaparezca por sí solo.
I doubt the problem will disappear on its own.
¡Por favor, desaparezca de mi vista!
Please, get out of my sight!
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.
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.
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