The word fugaz can be used as an adjective and translated as short, brief, fleeting or momentary.
Examples
- Vamos a hacer un viaje fugaz a Barcelona.
We are going to take a short trip to Barcelona.
- Fue un amor fugaz
It was an infatuation (fleeting romance)
When describing a star, fugaz means shooting star
- Pido un deseo cada vez que veo una estrella fugaz.
I make a wish every time I see a shooting star.
Pronunciation
Fu-gath
/fuˈɣaθ/
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