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    Semejaba (en. Resembled)

    /semeˈxaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Reflect similarity between two or more objects or people.
    The landscape we saw in the movie resembled the one we visited last summer.
    El paisaje que vimos en la película se parecía al que visitamos el verano pasado.
    To have a similar appearance or characteristics.
    She resembled her mother a lot when she was young.
    Ella se asemejaba mucho a su madre cuando era joven.
    Indicate that something has a relationship of similarity.
    The theory she presented resembled that of her colleague.
    La teoría que presentó se parecía a la de su colega.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'semejar', which comes from the Latin 'similare', meaning 'to resemble or be similar'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    resembled a mirror
    Reflect what is seen, give an image that is repeated.
    semejaba a un espejo
    resembled a dream
    To have characteristics or feelings that resemble a dream.
    semejaba un sueño

    Related Words

    resemble
    To make something have a similar appearance or qualities.
    semejar
    similarity
    Quality of being similar or akin to something.
    similitud

    Slang Meanings

    When something is very similar to another in attitude or behavior.
    That guy resembles a Hollywood actor in his way of acting.
    Ese chico se semeja a un actor de Hollywood en su forma de actuar.
    Used to describe something that reminds of another thing more than just physically.
    This party resembles the ones I had in my youth.
    Esta fiesta se semeja a las que tenía en mi juventud.