Confusing with 'Ver' (to see)

Use 'parece' followed by an adjective (parece fácil) or by 'que' (parece que es fácil) to talk about how something looks or feels based on your senses.

Describing How Things Seem

Saying 'Parece cansado' (He seems tired) is often softer and more polite than stating 'Está cansado' (He is tired), as it shows you're making an observation, not a definite judgment.

A Gentle Way to Observe

Extremely common. Used daily to describe how things look, feel, or seem.

Forgetting the word 'que'

To say what you think, use 'me/te/le parece que...'. The little word in front (me, te, le) shows *who* has the opinion. For example, 'Me parece' means 'I think' or 'It seems to me'.

Giving Your Opinion with 'Parecer'

Saying 'Me parece que...' is often a slightly softer or more polite way to state your opinion than 'Creo que...' (I believe that...). It suggests it's your impression, not a hard fact.

A 'Softer' Opinion than 'Creo'

Incredibly common, especially in phrases like 'me parece que...' to give an opinion.

Forgetting 'se' or 'a'

To say someone or something looks like another, you need two special words: 'se' before the verb, and 'a' after it. 'Ella SE parece A su tía.' (She looks like her aunt).

The Magic Formula: 'parecerse a'

You can use 'parecerse en algo' (to be similar in something) to talk about similarities that aren't physical, like personality or habits. For example, 'Nos parecemos en el humor'.

Beyond Just Looks

Very common for talking about resemblances between people or things.

Learn the complete meaning of the Spanish word 'parece'. Understand how to use it for appearance ('it seems'), opinion ('I think'), and resemblance ('to look like'). Includes full conjugations, examples, and common mistakes.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

preterite

imperfect

future

conditional

subjunctive

present

imperfect

imperative

affirmative

negative

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