Apariencia (en. Appearance)
/apaɾiˈenθja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of qualities or traits that form the external aspect of a person or thing.
Her physical appearance is very attractive.
Su apariencia física es muy atractiva.
Aspect that something presents, whether real or not.
The appearance of the report indicated that it was well written.
La apariencia del informe indicaba que estaba bien redactado.
Sensation that something provokes based on what we see.
The appearance of the food was delicious.
La apariencia de la comida era deliciosa.
Etymology
From the Latin 'appārentia', which means 'what is shown or appears.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
under the appearance of
masking a different reality.
bajo la apariencia de
learning to see beyond appearances
understanding the truth behind the visible.
aprender a ver más allá de las apariencias
appearances can be deceiving
not everything is as it seems at first glance.
las apariencias engañan
Related Words
apparently
in such a way that it is shown or seems.
aparentement
apparent
that manifests or is shown externally.
aparente
Slang Meanings
Maintaining a facade
He always maintains a facade of success, even if it's not true.
Él siempre mantiene una fachada de éxito, aunque no sea así.
Looking good
She dresses well to give a good appearance.
Ella se viste bien para dar una buena apariencia.