Parezcan (en. Seem)

/paɾˈes.kan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates an appearance or an impression one has about something or someone.

They may seem calm, but they are very worried.

Es posible que ellos parezcan tranquilos, pero están muy preocupados.

It is used to express doubts or hypotheses about appearance.

I don't think they seem happy if they are not smiling.

No creo que parezcan felices si no están sonriendo.

Used in expressions to underline a supposition about the perception of a situation.

I hope my friends seem happy at the party.

Ojalá que mis amigos parezcan contentos en la fiesta.

From the verb 'seem', which comes from the Latin 'videre', referring to the appearance or impression one has.

no matter how it seems

it refers to the fact that appearance does not matter; essence is important.

parezca lo que parezca

even if it seems

used to introduce an idea that contradicts the present appearance.

aunque parezca

do not seem

indicates a concern about how something is perceived.

no parezcan

seem

To show or appear to have a certain quality or state.

parecer

to appear

To make something look a certain way, even if it isn't true.

aparentar

to simulate

To imitate or make something seem like it is not.

simular

To serve to give a misleading idea about something.

That look can make them seem younger.

Ese look puede hacer que parezcan más jóvenes.

To appear without being

He always wants them to seem rich, even though they are not.

Él siempre quiere que parezcan ricos, aunque no lo son.