English–Spanish
“disappear” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/esfuˈmaɾ/
Example
La oportunidad se esfumó de repente.
The opportunity disappeared suddenly.
How to say “disappear” in Spanish
“Disappear” in Spanish is esfumar.
A soft-edged silhouette gradually dissolving into the background.
Example sentences with esfumar
Con el tiempo, los recuerdos se esfumaron.
Over time, the memories faded.
Tips for using esfumar
- Commonly used reflexively (esfumarse) and often for abstract things like una oportunidad or una esperanza, implying gradual loss of presence rather than an abrupt disappearance.
Other Spanish words for “disappear”
Las estrellas desaparecen al amanecer.
The stars disappear at dawn.