Aparecen (en. Appear)
/apaˈɾeθen/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To present oneself in a visible or known manner.
The clouds appear in the sky before the storm.
Las nubes aparecen en el cielo antes de la tormenta.
To arise or present unexpectedly.
New opportunities appear every day.
Aparecen nuevas oportunidades cada día.
To manifest or become evident.
Difficulties appear when you least expect them.
Las dificultades aparecen cuando menos lo esperas.
Etymology
From the Latin 'apparere', which means 'to become visible or present'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
they appear out of nowhere
They arise without warning.
aparecen de la nada
the ghosts appear
They refer to past problems that resurface.
aparecen los fantasmas
doubts appear
Uncertainties about something arise.
aparecen las dudas
Related Words
appear
To make one's appearance.
aparecer
appeared
That has shown or manifested itself.
aparecido
disappear
To cease to be visible or noticeable.
desaparecer
Slang Meanings
To appear on stage.
When the music started, everyone appeared on the dance floor.
Cuando llegó la música, todos aparecieron en la pista de baile.
To appear unexpectedly.
Suddenly all the friends appeared at the party.
De repente aparecieron todos los amigos en la fiesta.