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    Parecer (en. Seem)

    /paɾeˈθeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To be or seem a certain way, to give the impression of being.
    It seems like it’s going to rain.
    Parece que va a llover.
    To express an opinion or judgment about something.
    It seems to me that you have done a good job.
    Me parece que has hecho un buen trabajo.
    To provoke or cause an impression on others.
    She seems kind.
    Ella parece amable.
    To have a certain appearance or look.
    The car seems new.
    El coche parece nuevo.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to resemble
    To have similarity to someone or something.
    parecerse a
    seems like a lie
    Expression that indicates disbelief in something that seems incredible.
    parecer mentira
    it doesn't seem
    Indicates that something is not seen or presented in the expected way.
    no parece

    Related Words

    to pretend
    To show or give the impression of something that one does not have.
    aparentar
    appearance
    The character or external appearance of someone or something.
    aspecto
    impression
    The opinion or feeling that something provokes in a person.
    impresión

    Slang Meanings

    It seems so
    When talking about a plan, 'it seems so' is said to imply that it is likely to work.
    Cuando se habla de un plan, se dice 'parece que sí' para dar a entender que es probable que funcione.
    It doesn’t seem
    It is used as a response to a statement that raises doubts.
    Se usa como respuesta a una afirmación que genera dudas.