Parece (en. Seems)

/paˈɾeθe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the appearance or impression that something gives.
The sky seems cloudy.
El cielo parece nublado.
Expresses an opinion or judgment about something.
It seems to me that we should leave now.
Me parece que debemos irnos ahora.
Indicates that something has a quality that is perceived.
It seems like a good place to live.
Parece un buen lugar para vivir.

Etymology

From the Latin 'parere', meaning 'to appear' or 'to seem'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it seems that
Indicates a assumption or impression about a situation.
parece que
as it seems
Suggests that something is happening in an obvious or clear manner.
como parece
it doesn't seem
Indicates that something does not match the expected appearance.
no parece

Related Words

appearance
The way something looks or presents itself.
apariencia
print
To give an image or appearance to something.
imprimir
suggest
To indicate a possible idea or impression from something.
sugerir

Slang Meanings

Something that is not as obvious as it seems.
That seems easy, but it's actually complicated.
Eso parece fácil, pero en realidad es complicado.
To give a quick opinion about something.
It only seems that way, don't trust it.
Solo parece así, no te fíes.