How to Say "goes missing" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “goes missing” is “desaparece” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El mago toca la caja y el conejo desaparece.
The magician touches the box and the rabbit disappears.
Si usted no paga la multa, el descuento desaparece.
If you (formal) don't pay the fine, the discount disappears.
Ella siempre desaparece cuando llega el momento de limpiar.
She always vanishes when the time comes to clean up.
Who is doing the action?
The form 'desaparece' is used when the subject is singular: 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' or the formal 'you' (usted). Example: 'El problema desaparece' (The problem disappears).
Focus on the Prefix
The prefix 'des-' means the opposite of the base word. Since 'aparecer' means 'to appear,' 'desaparecer' means 'to un-appear' or 'to disappear.'
Confusing the 'Yo' Form
Mistake: “Saying 'Yo desapareco' instead of 'Yo desaparezco'.”
Correction: The verb is slightly irregular in the first person singular (I). Remember the 'z' sound: 'Yo desaparezco'.
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