What is the Spanish word for "fleeting"?

Learn how to say "fleeting" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

fleeting

Spanish

efímero

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Alternative translations of "fleeting"

transitorio
pasajero
momentáneo
fugaz

Examples of how to use "fleeting" in Spanish

English
It was just a fleeting moment of happiness.
Spanish
Fue solo un momento efímero de felicidad.
English
She had a fleeting smile before leaving.
Spanish
Ella tuvo una sonrisa fugaz antes de irse.
English
A fleeting moment of silence filled the room.
Spanish
Un momento breve de silencio llenó la habitación.
English
His interest was fleeting and soon changed.
Spanish
Su interés fue pasajero y pronto cambió.
English
I caught a fleeting glimpse of the bird.
Spanish
Alcancé a ver brevemente al pájaro.

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