No. 11,089 in Spanish
efímera
Short-lived or fleeting.
In a sentence
La vida de una mariposa es efímera.
The life of a butterfly is ephemeral.
Describes something fleeting or short-lived.
Tu alegría fue efímera, ya que pronto te diste cuenta de la verdad.
Your joy was ephemeral, as you soon realized the truth.
Highlights a temporary emotional state.
En primavera, las flores efímeras decoran los campos solo por unos días.
In spring, ephemeral flowers adorn the fields only for a few days.
Characterizes a temporary natural occurrence.
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