Aparecía (en. Appeared)

/apaɾeˈθia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To occur or become visible something that was not there.
The moon appeared among the clouds.
La luna aparecía entre las nubes.
To become known or be presented.
The author appeared in the media.
El autor aparecía en los medios de comunicación.
To manifest or reveal in an unexpected way.
The problem appeared when I least expected it.
El problema aparecía cuando menos lo esperaba.

Etymology

From the Latin "apparere," which means to make visible.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to appear out of nowhere
To become visible without prior notice.
aparecer de la nada
doesn't even show up in a painting
Said of someone who is absent or does not show up.
no aparece ni en pintura
to appear unexpectedly
To arrive unexpectedly.
aparecer por sorpresa

Related Words

to appear
To make an appearance or become visible.
aparecer
appearance
The aspect or exterior of something or someone.
apariencia
to disappear
To cease to be present or visible.
desaparecer

Slang Meanings

To appear in an unexpected place.
Juan appeared at the party when no one expected him.
Juan apareció en la fiesta cuando nadie lo esperaba.
To suddenly make oneself noticeable.
The news appeared everywhere on social media.
La noticia apareció por todas partes en las redes.