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evaporarse

English translation of evaporarse

evaporate

The Spanish word 'evaporarse' translates to 'evaporate' in English. It is a verb and it is usually used in the context of a liquid turning into vapor, especially as a result of heat. It can also be used in a metaphorical sense, for example when something disappears or ceases to exist suddenly and completely, it could be said to have 'evaporated'.


Example sentences using: evaporarse

El agua empezó a evaporarse cuando el sol salió.

English translation of El agua empezó a evaporarse cuando el sol salió.

The water began to evaporate when the sun came out.

This sentence portrays a natural phenomenon. When the sun comes out, it heats the water causing it to turn into vapor - hence, the water begins to evaporate.

Creo que mi dinero se va a evaporarse si sigo comprando cosas innecesarias.

English translation of Creo que mi dinero se va a evaporarse si sigo comprando cosas innecesarias.

I think my money will evaporate if I keep buying unnecessary things.

This sentence uses the term 'evaporarse' figuratively. It refers to the situation where someone spends money recklessly on unnecessary things, leading them to run out of money or their money 'evaporating'.

La esperanza de ganar la lotería se evaporó cuando vio los resultados.

English translation of La esperanza de ganar la lotería se evaporó cuando vio los resultados.

The hope of winning the lottery evaporated when he saw the results.

In this sentence, 'evaporó' is used metaphorically to indicate the disappearance or fading of hope. It means that the person's hope 'evaporated' or disappeared upon realizing from the lottery results that they did not win.

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