Parezco (en. Seem)

/paˈɾeθko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To exhibit a certain appearance or quality.
I seem tired after working all day.
Parezco cansado después de trabajar todo el día.
To be seen in a specific way or give an impression.
I seem younger according to my friends.
Parezco más joven según mis amigos.
To manifest certain characteristics or behaviors.
In that photo, I seem quite happy.
En esa foto, parezco bastante feliz.

Etymology

From Latin 'parēscere', which means 'to appear'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to resemble
To have a similar appearance to someone or something.
parecerse a
it seems that
To indicate assumption or probability about something.
parece que
it doesn't seem
To indicate that something does not present as expected.
no parece

Related Words

appearance
The way something looks or presents itself.
apariencia
similar
Having similarities to something or someone.
similar
to simulate
To give a false appearance or represent something unreal.
simular

Slang Meanings

To seem more attractive than usual.
Today I put on a new shirt and I seem like a model.
Hoy me puse una camisa nueva y parezco un modelo.
To give the impression of being in a particular situation.
With that outfit, I seem like a lawyer.
Con ese atuendo, parezco un abogado.