Parecéis (en. You seem)

/paɾeˈθeis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To indicate that something has a certain appearance or quality.
You all seem tired after the trip.
Ustedes parecéis cansados después del viaje.
To be similar or equivalent to something in certain aspects.
In many ways, you seem like lifelong friends.
En muchos aspectos, parecéis amigos de toda la vida.
To give the impression of being something or someone.
You all look very happy in the photos.
Parecéis muy felices en las fotos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'parere,' which means 'to appear' or 'to seem.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

it doesn't seem
Indicates that something does not have the appearance that one would expect.
no parece
to resemble
Indicates similarity to another person or thing.
parecerse a
to seem like a dream
Indicates that something is so incredible that it seems unreal.
parecer un sueño

Related Words

to seem
Verb that indicates giving the impression or appearance of something.
parecer
appearance
External aspect or shape of something.
apariencia
similarity
Relationship of resemblance between two or more things.
similitud

Slang Meanings

It seems that everything is fine.
Even if it's raining, you all look happy!
Aunque esté lloviendo, ¡parecéis felices!
To give the impression of being in a place that is not yours.
Today at the party, you seem out of place.
Hoy en la fiesta parecéis fuera de lugar.