Aparecían (en. Appeared)

/apaɾeˈθjan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To show or make visible something that was hidden.
The ghosts appeared in the darkness.
Los fantasmas aparecían en la oscuridad.
To arrive at a place or a state.
The results appeared at the end of the week.
Los resultados aparecían al final de la semana.
To emerge or manifest.
Ideas appeared during the conversation.
Las ideas aparecían durante la conversación.

Etymology

From Latin 'apparere', which means 'to appear'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

appear out of nowhere
To emerge unexpectedly.
aparecer de la nada
appear on stage
To come into action or into a visible place.
aparecer en escena

Related Words

appear
Verb that indicates the act of becoming visible.
aparecer
disappear
Verb that indicates the act of becoming invisible.
desaparecer

Slang Meanings

To appear suddenly.
The problem appeared at the last minute.
El problema aparecían en el último minuto.
To make oneself known in a group.
They always appeared when there was food.
Siempre aparecían cuando había comida.