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aparente

ah-pah-REHN-teh/a.pa.ˈɾen.te/

apparent

Also: seeming, ostensible
Adjectivem or fB1
A child wearing a shiny gold cardboard crown and a purple cape, looking like royalty.

📝 In Action

Su calma era aparente; por dentro estaba muy nervioso.

B1

His calmness was apparent; inside he was very nervous.

No hay una causa aparente para el fallo del motor.

B1

There is no apparent cause for the engine failure.

A pesar de su éxito aparente, la empresa tiene muchas deudas.

B2

Despite its seeming success, the company has many debts.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • visible (visible)
  • ostensible (ostensible)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • causa aparente – apparent cause
  • calma aparente – seeming calmness
  • sin motivo aparente – for no apparent reason

suitable

Also: fit
Adjectivem or fC1formal
A pair of sturdy gardening gloves resting next to a small trowel and a potted plant.

📝 In Action

Buscamos un lugar aparente para celebrar la gala.

C1

We are looking for a suitable place to hold the gala.

Esa ropa no es aparente para una entrevista de trabajo.

C1

That clothing is not appropriate for a job interview.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "aparente" in Spanish:

apparent→fit→ostensible→seeming→suitable→

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Quick Quiz: aparente

Question 1 of 3

If someone has 'una calma aparente', how do they feel?

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From the Latin word 'apparentis', which is a form of 'apparēre' meaning 'to show oneself' or 'to be visible'. It shares the same roots as the English word 'appear'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: apparentFrench: apparentItalian: apparente

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'aparente' the same as 'obvio'?

Not exactly. 'Obvio' means something is clearly true. 'Aparente' means something *looks* a certain way, often with the hint that the reality might be different.

Can I use 'aparente' to describe a person's looks?

Yes, but it's rare. It would mean they look 'suitable' or 'well-presented' for a situation, rather than just saying they are pretty.

Is 'aparentemente' more common than 'aparente'?

Both are very common, but 'aparentemente' (apparently) is used more often to start a sentence when sharing news or a rumor.