apareció
“apareció” means “appeared” in Spanish (to come into sight).
appeared, showed up
Also: turned up
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De repente, el sol apareció detrás de las nubes.
A1Suddenly, the sun appeared behind the clouds.
Mi hermano apareció en la fiesta sin avisar a nadie.
A2My brother showed up at the party without telling anyone.
La carta perdida apareció justo cuando íbamos a llamar a la oficina de correos.
B1The lost letter turned up just when we were about to call the post office.
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indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Which sentence correctly uses 'apareció' to describe a single event that happened and finished in the past?
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The verb 'aparecer' comes from the Latin word 'apparēscere,' which is formed by combining 'ad-' (meaning 'to' or 'toward') and 'parēre' (meaning 'to be visible'). It literally means 'to come into visibility.'
First recorded: Around the 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the base verb 'aparecer' change its spelling in the present tense (aparezco)?
The change from 'c' to 'zc' in the 'yo' form (aparezco) is a spelling change required for many verbs ending in -cer or -cir. It ensures the 'c' sound remains soft (like an 's' or 'th' sound, depending on the region) before the 'o' ending, matching the sound in the rest of the verb.