fade
BrE /feɪd/ AmE /feɪd/
verb / noun en → es
past faded pp faded ing fading
to gradually become less strong, clear, or noticeable
desvanecerse, apagarse, desaparecer gradualmente
- sth fades
Collocations fade away · fade out
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The light faded as the sun set.
La luz se desvaneció cuando el sol se puso.
to gradually lose color or brightness, especially in photographs or paintings
descolorirse, apagarse (de colores)
- sth fades
Collocations fade over time · fade in the sun
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The colors of the painting have faded.
Los colores del cuadro se han descolorido.
to gradually forget about something or someone, especially as time passes
olvidar gradualmente (a alguien o algo)
- sth fades from sth
Collocations fade from memory · fade from view
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The memories of the event have faded.
Los recuerdos del evento se han desvanecido.
to gradually become less clear or readable, especially in printed text
desvanecerse (en texto impreso)
- sth fades
Collocations fade from the page · fade in print
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The text on the old book has faded.
El texto en el libro viejo se ha desvanecido.
to gradually become less clear or visible, especially in a photograph or image
desvanecerse (en una imagen)
- sth fades
Collocations fade from the picture · fade in an image
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The details of the photograph have faded.
Los detalles de la fotografía se han desvanecido.
to gradually lose color or brightness, especially in fabric or clothing
descolorirse (en tejidos o prendas)
- sth fades
Collocations fade over time · fade in the sun
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The fabric has faded after being washed.
El tejido se ha descolorido después de lavarlo.
to gradually lose color or brightness, especially in a painting or artwork
descolorirse (en una obra de arte)
- sth fades
Collocations fade over time · fade in the sun
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The artwork has faded due to exposure to light.
La obra de arte se ha descolorido debido a la exposición a la luz.
a gradual loss of color, brightness, or clarity; the state of being faded
desvanecimiento, descoloración
- a fade
Collocations fade in color · fade in brightness
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The painting shows signs of fading.
El cuadro muestra signos de descoloración.