Apareciese (en. Appeared)

/apaɾeˈθjese/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the action of becoming visible or presenting oneself in a place.
If it appeared at the party, everyone would be surprised.
Si apareciese en la fiesta, todos se sorprenderían.
It is used in contexts where desire or doubt about the appearance of something or someone is expressed.
I hope the new book I am waiting for would appear.
Ojalá apareciese el nuevo libro que espero.
It can also refer to the unforeseen or unexpected that presents itself.
I never thought such a complicated problem would appear.
Nunca pensé que apareciese un problema tan complicado.

Etymology

From the verb appear, which comes from the Latin 'appāre' (to appear, to become visible).

Common Phrases and Expressions

as if by magic it appeared
that something or someone appears unexpectedly and in a surprising manner.
como por arte de magia apareciese
where do you appear from
it is used to ask about someone's place of origin or whereabouts.
a donde apareces
don’t show up
an expression requesting that someone not show themselves or present themselves.
no me aparezcas
if it appeared out of nowhere
an expression indicating the sudden arrival of something or someone.
si apareciera de la nada

Related Words

appear
Verb indicating becoming visible or presenting oneself.
aparecer
appearance
Noun referring to the act of appearing.
aparición
appeared
Past participle of the verb appear that refers to something that has made its presence known.
aparecido

Slang Meanings

To appear unexpectedly at a party.
She arrived late, but when she appeared, everyone started dancing.
Llegó tarde, pero cuando apareciese, todos se pusieron a bailar.
To make an entrance suddenly.
That singer only appears on stage when it suits him, as if he appeared out of nowhere.
Ese cantante solo aparece en los escenarios cuando le conviene, como si apareciese de la nada.