Parecida (en. Similar)

/paɾeˈθi.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That resembles or has similarity to something.
The new house is similar to the old one.
La casa nueva es parecida a la antigua.
That presents similar characteristics or aspects.
She has a smile similar to her mother's.
Ella tiene una sonrisa parecida a la de su madre.
That is not exact but resembles.
His style is similar to the fashion of the 80s.
Su estilo es parecida a la moda de los años 80.

Etymology

Derives from the verb 'parecer', which comes from the Latin 'parere', meaning 'to appear'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

similar to
It is used to indicate similarity to something or someone.
parecida a
very similar
Indicates a high degree of similarity.
muy parecida
similar in...
Used to specify in what aspect something resembles.
parecida en...
more similar
Comparative that indicates greater similarity.
más parecida

Related Words

parecer
Verb that indicates the action of having an appearance.
parecer
apariencia
Characteristics that make something look a certain way.
apariencia
similitude
Relationship of resemblance or similarity between two or more things.
similitud

Slang Meanings

It is used to refer to something that looks familiar.
That girl looks like a famous actress.
Esa chica es parecida a una actriz famosa.
It can indicate that something is a 'copy' or 'imitation'.
That song is very similar to the original, almost the same.
Esa canción es muy parecida a la original, casi la misma.