Desaparèixer
Example: Els records d'aquell dia van desaparèixer amb el temps.
Definition
"Desaparèixer" means to cease to be visible or to vanish completely, often referring to things, people, or memories that are no longer present or perceptible. For example, memories from a particular day can disappear over time.
Etymology
The word "desaparèixer" comes from the Catalan language, combining the prefix 'des-' indicating reversal or negation, and 'aparèixer', meaning 'to appear'. It literally means 'to unappear' or 'to disappear'. Did you know this formation is similar to the English verb 'disappear', showing a shared Latin-root influence?
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"Desaparèixer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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