Parecidos (en. Similar)
/paɾeˈsiðos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Similarities or common aspects between different objects or beings.
The similarities between the twins are surprising.
Los parecidos entre los gemelos son sorprendentes.
Characteristics that make two or more things similar.
There are many similarities between the culture of Spain and that of Latin America.
Existen muchos parecidos entre la cultura de España y la de América Latina.
Etymology
From the verb 'parecer', referring to similarities or resemblances.
Common Phrases and Expressions
we are very similar
It refers to two people having many similarities.
somos muy parecidos
reasonable resemblances
Phrase used to refer to similarities between things that should be different.
parecidos razonables
there are no two alike
Indicates that each thing or person is unique despite the similarities.
no hay dos parecidos
Related Words
parecer
To give the impression of being something or having certain characteristics.
parecer
similar
That has similarities with something else.
similar
resemblance
Relationship in which two or more things are similar.
semejanza
Slang Meanings
It refers to something that is common or typical.
That t-shirt is a likeness of another one I have!
¡Esa camiseta es un parecido de otra que tengo!
Used in contexts where things are so similar that they seem identical.
This car is an exact likeness of the old model.
Este coche es un parecido exacto del modelo antiguo.