Parecen (en. They 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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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

Related Words

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

Slang Meanings

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.