What does "fugaz" mean in English?

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Spanish

fugaz

English

fleeting

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Alternative translations of "fugaz"

transient
momentary
brief
ephemeral

Examples of how to use "fugaz" in Spanish

Spanish
Fue un momento fugaz pero intenso.
English
It was a fleeting but intense moment.
Spanish
La belleza del atardecer fue fugaz.
English
The beauty of the sunset was fleeting.
Spanish
Tu sonrisa tuvo un efecto fugaz.
English
Your smile had a fleeting effect.
Spanish
Vi una estrella fugaz anoche.
English
I saw a shooting star last night.
Spanish
La paz en la plaza fue fugaz.
English
The peace in the square was fleeting.

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Fue un momento fugaz pero intenso.

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