Spanish Conversation · Level 178
15 words
Spanish word
fugaz
Pronunciation
IPA/fuˈɣaθ/
Meaning
- adjectivemomentary
Example
Sentí una alegría fugaz.
I felt a momentary joy.
More examples
Vio una estrella fugaz y pidió un deseo.
He saw a shooting star and made a wish.
Core concept
A brief, fleeting occurrence.
Common phrases
estrella fugaz
shooting star
oportunidad fugaz
fleeting opportunity
destello fugaz
fleeting flash
Similar words
momentáneo: Happening and ending in a single instant, appearing abruptly and disappearing immediately.
efímero: Having a very short lifespan or duration, existing only for a limited, brief period.
transitorio: Temporary and limited in time, lasting for a short period before giving way to something else.
pasajero: Short-lived and passing, lasting briefly and commonly used for feelings or conditions.
Definition in Spanish
Que ocurre o se siente por un tiempo muy breve; no duradero.
Word origin
It comes from Latin fugax (root fug- 'to flee' plus suffix -ax), originally meaning 'apt to flee' and applied to things that pass quickly in time.
Usage tips
- Used often in written and emotional contexts; in casual conversation speakers commonly use breve or por un momento.
Other meanings
- ephemeraladjective
Opposites
- duraderolastingadjective
Related words
- fugacidadephemeralitynoun
- fugazmentebrieflyadverb