aparición
“aparición” means “appearance” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
appearance
Also: emergence, cameo
📝 In Action
La aparición de internet cambió nuestras vidas.
B1The appearance of the internet changed our lives.
Su repentina aparición en la fiesta sorprendió a todos.
B1His sudden appearance at the party surprised everyone.
El actor hizo una pequeña aparición en la película.
B2The actor made a small appearance (cameo) in the movie.
apparition
Also: vision
📝 In Action
Los niños contaron que vieron una aparición en el bosque.
B2The children told that they saw an apparition in the forest.
La aparición de la virgen atrajo a muchos peregrinos.
C1The vision of the virgin attracted many pilgrims.
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Words that translate to "aparición" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: aparición
Question 1 of 2
Which word would you use to describe a ghost appearing in a haunted house?
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From Latin 'apparitio', which comes from 'apparere', meaning 'to show oneself' or 'to be visible'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'aparición' for how I look in the mirror?
No. For your physical look or style, use 'apariencia' or 'aspecto'. 'Aparición' is for the moment you enter a room or the arrival of a thing.
Is it different from 'fantasma'?
Yes. While a 'fantasma' is the ghost itself, an 'aparición' is the event of the ghost becoming visible.