Meaning
disappearance, vanishing
- death, decease, demise
- passing
- extinction
In a sentence
La scomparsa del gatto ci ha preoccupati molto.
The cat's disappearance worried us a lot.
Hai saputo della scomparsa di tua zia?
Did you hear about your aunt's passing?
Gli scienziati sono preoccupati per la scomparsa di questa specie.
Scientists are worried about the disappearance of this species.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scomparsa | feminine · singular |
| scomparse | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For a missing person, Italian often says scomparsa di una persona, not perdita or assenza.
- In obituaries and formal news, scomparsa is a softer, more respectful alternative to morte.
- With famous people, after la scomparsa di + name is very common in journalism and public statements.