Parezca (en. Seems)

/paˈɾez.ka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To appear as something in perception or representation.
I don't want it to seem like I'm angry.
No quiero que parezca que estoy enojado.
To suggest or imply an impression.
It seems like it’s going to rain this afternoon.
Parece que va a llover esta tarde.
To change in appearance or sensation.
I hope it doesn’t seem like I’m not interested.
Espero que no parezca que no estoy interesado.

Etymology

From the Latin 'videri', in its intransitive and reflexive form, influenced by the evolution of Spanish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

just seems
indicates that something appears to be in a specific way.
parezca no más
seems to be
expresses a supposition about a situation.
parece ser
does not seem
indicates doubt about the appearance of something.
no parece

Related Words

seem
verb that implies the action of showing or indicating an impression.
parecer
pretend
to give the impression of being something that it is not.
aparentar
simulate
to make something seem unreal.
simular

Slang Meanings

to seem more than it is
She always tries to seem richer than she actually is.
Ella siempre trata de parecer más rica de lo que realmente es.
not to seem so
The exam was difficult, but it didn’t seem so with the correct answers.
El examen fue difícil, pero no lo pareció con las respuestas correctas.