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scomparso

disappeared

adjective skohm-PAR-soh Rare

Also means

missing

Usage Note

Scomparso is the past participle of scomparire (to disappear) used as an adjective or noun. As a noun it refers euphemistically to a deceased or missing person: un caro scomparso (a dear departed one). It agrees in gender and number: scomparsa, scomparsi, scomparse. Do not confuse with scombussolato (confused/upset).

Examples

"Il bambino scomparso è stato ritrovato sano."

Natural Translation

The missing child was found safe.

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