Seem in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'seem' is 'parecer', pronounced pah-reh-SEHR (IPA: /paɾeˈseɾ/). It is a B1-level verb.
Pronunciation: pah-reh-SEHR
| Spanish | parecer |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | pah-reh-SEHR · /paɾeˈseɾ/ |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'parecer'
- Me parece una buena idea.
It seems like a good idea to me. - Pareces cansado hoy.
You seem tired today. - La película me pareció muy larga.
The movie seemed very long to me. - ¿Qué te parece si vamos al cine?
How about we go to the movies?
Common Phrases with 'parecer'
- ¿Qué te parece?
What do you think? - parecerse a
to look like / resemble - al parecer
apparently
How to Use 'parecer'
Irregular yo parezco (c→zc). Often used like gustar, with an indirect object pronoun: me parece = it seems to me / I think. The reflexive parecerse a means 'to look like': se parece a su padre.
Related Vocabulary
Keep going: review present tense conjugation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say 'seem' in Spanish?
'Seem' in Spanish is 'parecer', pronounced pah-reh-SEHR.
How do you spell 'parecer'?
It is spelled p-a-r-e-c-e-r.
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