aparentemente
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📝 In Action
Aparentemente, la tienda ya cerró. Llegamos demasiado tarde.
B1Apparently, the store already closed. We arrived too late.
El perro está muy tranquilo; aparentemente, no extraña a su dueño.
B2The dog is very calm; seemingly, he doesn't miss his owner.
Aparentemente, su plan funcionó, pero no tenemos todos los detalles.
C1Evidently, their plan worked, but we don't have all the details.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-mente' Adverb Pattern
This word is an adverb (it describes how an action happens) and is formed by adding the suffix '-mente' (like English '-ly') to the feminine form of the adjective 'aparente' (apparent).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'aparentemente' with 'obviamente'
Mistake: "Using 'aparentemente' when you are 100% sure."
Correction: 'Aparentemente' means you are guessing or observing, not stating a known fact. Use 'obviamente' or 'claramente' if the fact is certain.
⭐ Usage Tips
Flexible Placement
Like many adverbs, 'aparentemente' is very flexible. It often works best when placed at the beginning of the sentence or right before the verb to introduce the observation.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: aparentemente
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'aparentemente' to express something based on observation, not confirmed fact?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'aparentemente' the same as 'obviamente'?
No. 'Obviamente' means 'obviously' and is used for facts that everyone knows or agrees upon. 'Aparentemente' means 'apparently' and is used when you are making a guess or stating something that *seems* true based on what you see, but you aren't 100% sure.