Aparecí (en. I appeared)

/apaɾeˈsi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Make an unexpected appearance.
I appeared at the party without anyone expecting me.
Aparecí en la fiesta sin que nadie me esperara.
Came to light or was shown, especially something that was hidden.
The treasure appeared when they dug in the garden.
El tesoro apareció cuando cavaron en el jardín.
Take form or shape that did not exist before.
Suddenly, a figure appeared in the fog.
De repente, apareció una figura en la niebla.

Etymology

From Latin 'appāre', which means 'to make or be present'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

appear out of nowhere
Make an appearance without prior notice.
aparecer de la nada
appear by surprise
Arrive unexpectedly.
aparecer por sorpresa
disappear and appear
Leave and come back in a short period of time.
desaparecer y aparecer

Related Words

appear
Make an appearance.
aparecer
disappear
Stop being present.
desaparecer
reveal
Make something known.
revelar

Slang Meanings

Appear in an unexpected place.
The buddy showed up at the bar unannounced.
El compa apareció en el bar sin avisar.
When something appears in a magical or quick way.
The trick was amazing; the rabbit appeared out of nowhere!
El truco estuvo increíble, ¡el conejo apareció de la nada!