apariencia
“apariencia” means “appearance” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
appearance, look
Also: outward form
📝 In Action
Su apariencia física es muy atlética.
A2His physical appearance is very athletic.
Me gusta la apariencia de esta nueva casa.
A2I like the look of this new house.
Ella cuida mucho su apariencia personal.
B1She takes great care of her personal appearance.
semblance, pretense
Also: illusion, outward manifestation
📝 In Action
Solo mantenían la apariencia de un matrimonio feliz.
B1They only maintained the appearance of a happy marriage.
No te fíes de las apariencias; la verdad es más compleja.
B2Don't trust appearances; the truth is more complex.
Todo fue una mera apariencia para engañar al público.
C1It was all just a mere pretense to deceive the public.
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Words that translate to "apariencia" in Spanish:
appearance→illusion→look→outward form→outward manifestation→pretense→semblance→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: apariencia
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'apariencia' in the sense of a 'false show' or 'pretense'?
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Comes from the Latin word *apparentia*, which means 'that which appears' or 'a showing.' It is directly related to the verb *aparecer* (to appear).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'apariencia' y 'aspecto'?
Both words mean 'look' or 'aspect.' 'Apariencia' tends to focus on the overall visual impression, especially of a person's physical style. 'Aspecto' is often broader and can refer to a specific feature or a non-physical part of a problem or situation.
Why is 'apariencia' feminine?
Like many Spanish nouns that end in the sound '-cia' (like *ciencia* or *experiencia*), 'apariencia' took the feminine gender from its Latin root.