Parecidas (en. Similar)

/paɾeˈsiðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Things that have similar characteristics or aspects.
The two houses are very similar.
Las dos casas son muy parecidas.
People who resemble each other in appearance or behavior.
The twins are alike in every way.
Las gemelas son parecidas en todo.
Objects that share similar characteristics.
The T-shirts are similar, but they have different colors.
Las camisetas son parecidas, pero tienen diferentes colores.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

similar to each other
Inequity or similarity between two or more elements.
parecidas entre sí
are not similar
Indicates notable differences between two entities.
no son parecidas
similar to
Used to compare or draw similarity with something.
parecidas a

Related Words

parecer
A verb that indicates the appearance or impression that is caused.
parecer
similar
Having a resemblance or compatibility with something else.
similar
similarity
Relationship of similarity between two or more things.
semejanza

Slang Meanings

Something that seems to be the same as another thing.
That garment is identical; they look like two peas in a pod.
Esa prenda es idéntica, parecen como dos gotas de agua.
Colloquial use to talk about people who look similar.
Those two girls are similar; they look like sisters.
Esas dos chicas son parecidas, parecen hermanas.