Apariencias (en. Appearances)

/apaɾjenθjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: External aspect or appearance of something.

Example Sentence: Appearances are deceiving, never judge someone just by their appearance.

Las apariencias engañan, nunca juzgues a alguien solo por su aspecto.

Definition: Set of visible characteristics that are presented.

Example Sentence: It is important to maintain appearances at social events.

Es importante cuidar las apariencias en eventos sociales.

Definition: Sum of the details that form the impression about something or someone.

Example Sentence: The company pays a lot of attention to appearances to attract customers.

La empresa cuida mucho las apariencias para atraer clientes.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'apparentia', which means 'what is shown' or 'the things that are presented'.

Common Phrase: appearances can be misleading

Common Phrase Meaning: The exterior appearance does not always reflect the truth.

las apariencias son engañosas

Common Phrase: to give a good appearance

Common Phrase Meaning: To try to present oneself in a favorable way to others.

dar una buena apariencia

Common Phrase: despite appearances

Common Phrase Meaning: Although what is seen is not what is really there.

a pesar de las apariencias

Related Word: to pretend

Description: Acting in a way that conceals the truth.

fingir

Related Word: deception

Description: The act of suggesting something that is not true.

engaño

Related Word: imposture

Description: The act of pretending to be someone one is not.

impostura

Slang Meaning: Maintained or superficial.

Slang Example: That guy is just an appearance, he has nothing in his head.

Ese tipo es solo una apariencia, no tiene nada en la cabeza.

Slang Meaning: To show a life that one does not have.

Slang Example: He only posts appearances of his luxurious life on social media.

Publica en redes solo apariencias de su vida lujosa.