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    Parecía (en. It seemed)

    /paɾeˈθi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To express the appearance or impression that something or someone conveys.
    The house seemed bigger than it actually was.
    La casa parecía más grande de lo que era en realidad.
    To indicate that something presents itself in a certain way.
    The sky seemed about to rain.
    El cielo parecía a punto de llover.
    To reflect an impression or supposition subjectively.
    It seemed that everyone was very happy with the news.
    Parecía que todos estaban muy contentos con la noticia.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'parecer', which comes from the Latin 'videri'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it seems that
    Indicates that there is a supposition about a situation.
    parece que
    it seems to me
    Expresses a personal opinion about something.
    me parece
    it doesn't seem
    Indicates that something does not match the expected.
    no parece

    Related Words

    to seem
    Verb that indicates the appearance or impression something causes.
    parecer
    appearance
    External aspect of a person or thing.
    apariencia
    to assume
    To take something as true or real without proof.
    asumir

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to describe something that is unclear.
    That situation simply didn't seem right to me.
    Esa situación simplemente no me parecía.
    Indicates suspicion or doubt about a situation.
    It seemed to me that there was something strange about his attitude.
    Me parecía que había algo raro en su actitud.