aparecen
/ah-pah-REH-sen/
they appear
The birds 'aparecen' (appear) from behind the cloud, coming into sight.
aparecen(Verb)
they appear
?coming into sight
,you all appear
?formal plural address
they show up
?arriving
,they emerge
?coming out of hiding
📝 In Action
Cada mañana, los pájaros aparecen en el balcón.
A1Every morning, the birds appear on the balcony.
Los problemas siempre aparecen cuando menos los esperas.
A2Problems always show up when you least expect them.
Cuando ustedes aparecen, la fiesta se pone mejor.
B1When you all show up, the party gets better.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'c' to 'zc' Change
Even though 'aparecen' looks regular, the 'yo' form (I) is special: 'yo aparezco.' This happens in the present tense for many verbs ending in -ecer, -ucir, and -ocer.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Irregular 'I' Form
Mistake: "Using 'yo apareco' (incorrect)"
Correction: Always remember the 'z' in the 'I' form: 'yo aparezco' (correct).
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'Se'
You often hear 'aparecer' used with 'se' (se aparecen) to emphasize that something happened unexpectedly or without warning, like 'the keys suddenly appeared.'
The articles 'aparecen' (are published) in the new edition.
aparecen(Verb)
they are published
?articles/news
,they are featured
?in a magazine/show
they are listed
?on a document/website
📝 In Action
Sus nombres aparecen en la última página del informe.
B1Their names are listed on the last page of the report.
Los resultados de la encuesta aparecen en varios periódicos.
B2The survey results are published in several newspapers.
💡 Grammar Points
Use in Passive Contexts
In Spanish, 'aparecen' is often used where English might use a passive structure like 'are published.' If the subject (like 'results') shows up somewhere, use 'aparecer.'
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
If the subject is physical (people, objects, animals), it means 'show up.' If the subject is information (names, data, articles), it means 'be published/listed.'
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
imperfect
present
preterite
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: aparecen
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'aparecen' correctly in the sense of 'being published'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the base form of 'aparecen'?
The base form, or infinitive, is 'aparecer,' which means 'to appear' or 'to show up.'
Who or what is performing the action when we use 'aparecen'?
'Aparecen' is used when the subject is plural (more than one person or thing). It translates to 'they appear' (ellos/ellas) or 'you all appear' (ustedes).