Fade
Definitions
1. To become less intense or noticeable
a. Faded (past tense) – English – Se ha desvanecido – Spanish
— The color of the fabric has faded over time.
2. To cease to exist or be remembered
b. Fade (verb) – English – Desvanecer (verb) – Spanish
— The company faded away after the financial crisis.
Synonyms for Fade
fleecing – el flecear 🔊
diminish – disminuir 🔊
become invisible – dejar de ser visible 🔊
lose one’s form – perder su forma 🔊
decrease in intensity – disminuir en intensidad 🔊
Antonyms for Fade
increase in intensity – aumentar en intensidad 🔊
increase in visibility – aumentar en visibilidad 🔊
increase in form – aumentar en forma 🔊
thicken – engrosar 🔊
strengthen – fortalecer 🔊
Examples of Fade
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| The color of the fabric began to fade after washing. | El color del tejido comenzó a desvanecer después de lavarlo. |
| The intensity of the music began to fade as the show came to an end. | La intensidad de la música comenzó a disminuir al finalizar el espectáculo. |
| The sound of the bell began to fade away as it disappeared into the distance. | El sonido de la campana comenzó a desvanecerse mientras desaparecía en la distancia. |
| She became invisible as she faded away into the crowd. | Ella se convirtió en invisible mientras desaparecía en la multitud. |
Common Phrases
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| “To fade away” | “Desvanecerse” |
| “Fade out” | “Desvanecerse” |
| “Fade to black” | “Desvanecerse y convertirse en negro” |
Conjugations for “Fade“
| Tense | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Present | fade – desvanecer |
| Past | fade – desvanecí |
| Future | fade – desvanecerás |
Word of the Day
Fade – to become less intense or noticeable
Usage: The color of the fabric has faded over time. – El color del tejido ha desvanecido con el tiempo.