aparentemente
“aparentemente” means “apparently” in Spanish (based on what seems to be true).
apparently, seemingly
Also: evidently
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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.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'aparentemente' to express something based on observation, not confirmed fact?
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Formed in Spanish from the adjective *aparente* (apparent) and the suffix *-mente*, which comes from the Latin word *mens* (meaning 'mind' or 'manner'). It literally describes something done 'in an apparent manner'.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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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.