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    Pareciendo (en. Seeming)

    /paɾeˈsjendo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To appear or present oneself in a certain way.
    He seems to be happier lately.
    Está pareciendo más feliz últimamente.
    To be the appearance of something.
    That dress seems to look prettier up close.
    Ese vestido está pareciendo más bonito de cerca.
    To give the impression of being or being in a state.
    It seems that he is looking tired after the trip.
    Parece que está pareciendo cansado después del viaje.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'parecer', which comes from the Latin 'parere', meaning 'to appear' or 'to show'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seeming to be
    Giving the impression of being something.
    pareciendo ser
    seeming more
    Appearing to have more than one actually possesses.
    pareciendo más
    not seeming
    Not giving the impression of being something.
    no pareciendo

    Related Words

    seem
    A verb meaning to give the impression of something.
    parecer
    appearance
    The external appearance of a person, object, or situation.
    apariencia
    impression
    The perception someone has about something or someone.
    impresión

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a situation that looks different from what it is.
    That party seems boring even though the music is good.
    Esa fiesta está pareciendo aburrida aunque la música es buena.
    To imply something that is not necessarily true.
    She seems interested, but she's only doing it out of courtesy.
    Ella está pareciendo interesada, pero solo lo hace por cortesía.