Aparición (en. Appearance)

/apaɾiˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Appearance of a supernatural being or ghost.
The appearance of the ghost scared everyone present.
La aparición del fantasma asustó a todos los presentes.
Visual manifestation of something.
The appearance of the stars was spectacular on the clear night.
La aparición de las estrellas fue espectacular en la noche despejada.
The act of appearing or showing oneself.
The sudden appearance of rain surprised the hikers.
La aparición repentina de lluvia sorprendió a los excursionistas.

Etymology

From Latin 'apparitio, apparitionis'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

appearance in dreams
When someone shows up in dreams in a significant way.
aparición en sueños
miraculous appearance
An astonishing event that seems impossible, often related to the divine.
aparición milagrosa
the emergence of a problem
When a problem suddenly arises.
la aparición de un problema

Related Words

appear
To arise or show oneself in a place.
aparecer
disappearance
The act of ceasing to be visible or to exist.
desaparición
specter
A visual representation of something, especially a ghost.
espectro

Slang Meanings

To suddenly appear.
Today he showed up unexpectedly at the party.
Hoy vino de aparición en la fiesta sin avisar.
Unusual or out of the ordinary.
His appearance was so surprising that everyone was left speechless.
Su aparición fue tan sorpresiva que todos se quedaron boquiabiertos.