aparición
/ah-pah-ree-syohn/
appearance
Aparición: The act of something becoming visible or showing up.
aparición(noun)
appearance
?the act of showing up or becoming visible
emergence
?the beginning or first arrival of something new
,cameo
?a brief appearance by a famous person in a movie
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Tip
Words ending in -ción are almost always feminine in Spanish. Use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Appearance vs. Looks
Mistake: "Using 'aparición' to describe how someone looks (e.g., their hair or clothes)."
Correction: Use 'aspecto' or 'apariencia' for physical looks. Use 'aparición' for the act of showing up.
⭐ Usage Tips
Suddenness
This word is often used when something happens unexpectedly or for the first time.
Aparición: A ghost or supernatural vision.
aparición(noun)
apparition
?a ghost or supernatural vision
vision
?a religious or mystical sight
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Supernatural Context
When you use this word for a ghost, it sounds more formal or mysterious than 'fantasma'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 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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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.