Parecerle (en. Seem to him)

/pa-re-'θeɾ-le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To form an opinion or judgment about something.
She thinks the movie is boring.
A ella le parece que la película es aburrida.
To express what one thinks or feels about something.
It doesn't seem right to me that you arrive late.
No me parece bien que llegues tarde.
To indicate that something has a specific state or characteristic.
It seems to me that it's going to rain today.
Me parece que hoy va a llover.

Etymology

From the verb 'seem', which comes from the Latin 'parere', meaning 'to appear' or 'to show'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it seems to me that
Expresses an opinion about a fact or situation.
me parece que
does that seem okay to you
Asks if something is acceptable for someone.
te parece bien
it doesn't seem to me
Indicates disagreement with an opinion or situation.
no me parece

Related Words

seem
The verb from which 'seem to' derives, used without a pronoun.
parecer
opinion
The judgment or belief one has about a topic.
opinión
impression
The initial perception of something or someone.
impression

Slang Meanings

To believe.
It seems to me that this party is going to be a success.
Me parece que esta fiesta va a ser un éxito.
To think.
It seems to me that we should go to the movies.
A mí me parece que deberíamos ir al cine.