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aparecieron

ah-pah-reh-syeh-rohnapaɾeˈsjeɾon

“aparecieron” means “they appeared” in Spanish (multiple people or things coming into sight).

they appeared, you all appeared

Also: they showed up, they turned up
VerbA2regular in this form er
A group of colorful birds suddenly flying out from behind a large green bush.
gerundapareciendo
past Participleaparecido
infinitiveaparecer

📝 In Action

Los documentos aparecieron en el cajón.

A2

The documents appeared in the drawer.

Ellos aparecieron de repente en la fiesta.

A2

They showed up suddenly at the party.

Mis llaves nunca aparecieron.

B1

My keys never turned up.

Word Connections

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Common Collocations

  • aparecieron de la nada – they appeared out of nowhere
  • aparecieron por fin – they finally turned up

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesaparecieran
yoapareciera
túaparecieras
vosotrosaparecierais
nosotrosapareciéramos
él/ella/ustedapareciera

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesaparezcan
yoaparezca
túaparezcas
vosotrosaparezcáis
nosotrosaparezcamos
él/ella/ustedaparezca

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesaparecieron
yoaparecí
túapareciste
vosotrosaparecisteis
nosotrosaparecimos
él/ella/ustedapareció

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesaparecían
yoaparecía
túaparecías
vosotrosaparecíais
nosotrosaparecíamos
él/ella/ustedaparecía

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesaparecen
yoaparezco
túapareces
vosotrosaparecéis
nosotrosaparecemos
él/ella/ustedaparece
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Words that translate to "aparecieron" in Spanish:

they appeared→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: aparecieron

Question 1 of 1

Which of these is the best translation for 'Mis llaves aparecieron'?

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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'apparescere,' which combined 'ad' (to) and 'parescere' (to come into sight).

First recorded: 13th Century

Cognates (Related words)

English: appearFrench: apparaître

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'aparecieron' always mean people?

No! It can refer to objects, people, or even ideas that 'showed up' or 'were found' in the past.

What is the difference between 'aparecieron' and 'aparecían'?

'Aparecieron' is for a specific, completed event (They appeared once). 'Aparecían' is for things that used to appear repeatedly or were in the process of appearing.