aparecido
“aparecido” means “appeared” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
appeared, newly arrived
Also: shown up
📝 In Action
El documento aparecido ayer confirma la teoría.
B1The document that appeared yesterday confirms the theory.
La nueva especie animal aparecida en el bosque es fascinante.
B2The new animal species that showed up in the forest is fascinating.
Ella es la persona aparecida en la foto antigua.
A2She is the person who appeared in the old photo.
ghost, apparition
Also: specter
📝 In Action
Los abuelos contaban historias de un aparecido en la hacienda vieja.
B2The grandparents told stories about a ghost in the old ranch.
Vi una sombra, pero no sé si era un aparecido o solo mi imaginación.
B2I saw a shadow, but I don't know if it was an apparition or just my imagination.
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Words that translate to "aparecido" in Spanish:
apparition→appeared→ghost→newly arrived→shown up→specter→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: aparecido
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'aparecido' as a noun (meaning a ghost or spirit)?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the verb *aparecer*, which itself traces back to the Latin *apparēscere*, meaning 'to become visible' or 'to show oneself.' The sense of 'ghost' arose because a ghost is something that appears suddenly or unexpectedly.
First recorded: Around the 13th century (as the verb form)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'aparecido' an adjective or a verb?
It is officially the past participle of the verb 'aparecer' (to appear). This means it can be used in two ways: 1) As an adjective (e.g., 'the found object') or 2) As part of a compound verb tense (e.g., 'has appeared').
What is the difference between 'aparecido' and 'fantasma'?
'Fantasma' is the general word for 'ghost.' 'Aparecido' is often used specifically in folklore to mean a ghost or spirit that has suddenly appeared, usually one tied to a specific local legend or tragedy.