disappearance

S2 W2

BrE /dɪsəˈpɪərəns/ AmE /dɪsəˈpiːrəns/

noun en → es

1 MISSING PERSON/THING [singular] B1

the fact that someone or something has gone and cannot be found

desaparición, ausencia

Collocations disappearance of a person · disappearance of an object

  • The disappearance of the painting has caused great concern.

    La desaparición del cuadro ha causado gran preocupación.

2 CEASE TO EXIST [singular] B2

the fact that something stops existing or is no longer noticeable

desaparición, desvanecimiento

Collocations disappearance of a species · disappearance of a tradition

  • The disappearance of the old buildings is a great loss to the city.

    La desaparición de los edificios antiguos es una gran pérdida para la ciudad.