Verb · B1 · Spanish glossary
Parecer: to seem, to look like
parecer
Pronunciation: pah-reh-SEHR (stress the capital letters)
Parecer means “to seem, to look like” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to seem, to look like
- How to say it: pah-reh-SEHR
- Present: yo parezco, tú pareces
- Level: Intermediate (B1)
What “parecer” means and how to use it
Parecer means “to seem” or “to look like.” It is often used to give an impression or an opinion.
How to conjugate “parecer”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | parezco | I |
| tú | pareces | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | parece | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | parecemos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | parecen | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo parecí, él pareció | I / he or she |
| Past participle | parecido | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Parece cansado.He looks tired.
- Me parece una buena idea.It seems like a good idea to me.
- ¿Qué te parece la película?What do you think of the movie?
Usage tip
“¿Qué te parece?” asks for an opinion. “Me parece que” introduces your own view, much like “I think that.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to seem, to look like” in Spanish?
“to seem, to look like” in Spanish is “parecer.” It is pronounced pah-reh-SEHR, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “parecer”?
Say pah-reh-SEHR. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “parecer”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “parecí” and “él” is “pareció.” The past participle is “parecido.”
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