Parecíame (en. It seemed to me)
pa-re-sí-a-me
Meaning & Definition
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verb
To express the opinion that something looks or seems a certain way.
It seemed to me that this dress is pretty.
A mí me parecíame que este vestido es bonito.
To consider that something is this way or in such a manner.
It seemed to everyone that the movie was excellent.
A todos les parecíame que la película fue excelente.
To form an impression about a person or situation.
Do you think I seem like a trustworthy person?
¿Te parecíame yo una persona confiable?
Etymology
From the verb 'parecer', which comes from the Latin 'videre'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I thought it was a good plan.
I consider it a good idea.
me parecíame un buen plan
I didn't think it was correct.
I don't see it as something appropriate.
no me parecíame correcto
It seems to me that
I get the impression that.
parecíame que
Related Words
parecer
To give an impression about something.
parecer
aparentar
To extend or show an appearance.
aparentar
opinar
To give an opinion about something.
opinar
Slang Meanings
I think so.
When I asked him if he would come and he said, 'I think so.'
Cuando le pregunté si vendría y dijo 'parecíame que sí'.
It's my impression.
When they told me they were coming, I just replied, 'I think so.'
Cuando me dijeron que venían, yo solo respondí 'parecíame'.