Apareció (en. Appeared)

/a.pa.ɾeˈsjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make one's presence known or to show oneself.
The ghost appeared at night.
El fantasma apareció en la noche.
Came to light or manifested.
The truth appeared after a long time.
La verdad apareció después de mucho tiempo.
Presented unexpectedly.
A friend appeared at the party without warning.
Un amigo apareció en la fiesta sin avisar.

Etymology

From Latin 'apparecere', which means 'to present oneself' or 'to become visible'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

appeared out of nowhere
Made an appearance without prior notice.
apareció de la nada
when I least expected it, he/she appeared
An unexpected event occurred.
cuando menos lo esperaba, apareció

Related Words

appear
Verb that means to become visible.
aparecer
appearance
The act of appearing.
aparición
appearing
That makes appear.
aparecedor

Slang Meanings

To appear suddenly.
The money appeared out of nowhere in his/her bank account.
El dinero apareció de la nada en su cuenta bancaria.
To become visible in an unexpected place.
The ex-boyfriend appeared at the party, it was awkward.
El exnovio apareció en la fiesta, fue incómodo.