🇪🇸 How to say

“to seem” in Spanish

parecer
Illustration of "to seem" in a Spanish cultural setting
A person stands in front of a mirror wearing a new, slightly-too-large hat, tilting their head with a thoughtful expression as they assess their reflection.

Usage note

"Parecer" is used to express an opinion or impression about something, often translating to "seem" or "look like." It's very common in everyday conversation to describe how things appear.

Examples

  • Parece feliz hoy.

    He seems happy today.

  • Este pastel parece delicioso.

    This cake seems delicious.

  • Parece que va a llover.

    It seems like it's going to rain.

Quick check

What does "parecer" mean?

  • A. to seem
  • B. to look
  • C. to feel
  • D. to say

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