Parecen (en. Seem)

/paˈɾeθen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates the impression one has of something or someone.

They seem happy in the photo.

Ellos parecen felices en la foto.

Expresses the appearance or aspect of something.

The clouds seem like threats of a storm.

Las nubes parecen amenazas de tormenta.

Denotes that something resembles another thing.

These two buildings seem to be the same.

Estos dos edificios parecen ser iguales.

From the verb 'parecer', which comes from the Latin 'parere'.

They seem made to be together

Indicates that two people or things have a special connection or are compatible.

parecen hechos para estar juntos

They don't seem to care

Suggests that something does not affect someone in a particular situation.

no parecen importarle

They seem like a great team

Means that a group of people works well together.

parecen un gran equipo

seem

Verb that indicates the appearance or state of something.

parecer

to pretend

To act or present oneself in a way that may not reflect reality.

aparentar

to simulate

To present an image or situation different from the true one.

simular

It seems that everything is fine.

When he says he is calm, it seems that everything is fine.

Cuando dice que está tranquilo, parece que todo va bien.

It seems that he doesn't care.

Sometimes it seems that he doesn't care what happens.

A veces parece que no le importa lo que suceda.