Parecerse (en. To resemble)
/paɾeˈseɾse/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
English: To be similar or have resemblance to someone or something.
English: That painting resembles the work of a famous artist.
Esa pintura se parece a la obra de un famoso artista.
English: To have a similar appearance to another person.
English: The twins look very much alike.
Los gemelos se parecen mucho entre sí.
English: To give the impression of being something.
English: The sky looks like it's going to rain.
El cielo parece que va a llover.
Etymology
English: From Latin 'parere', which means 'to appear' or 'to make visible'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
English: to resemble like two drops of water
English: To be very similar in appearance.
parecerse como dos gotas de agua
Related Words
English: appearance
English: Aspect or way of looking of something or someone.
apariencia
English: similarity
English: Quality of being similar.
semejanza
Slang Meanings
English: To resemble someone remarkably.
English: That girl looks a lot like a famous actress.
Esa chica se parece cañón a una actriz famosa.
English: Used when something or someone appears different from what they really are.
English: That situation resembles a horror movie.
Esa situación se parece a una película de terror.