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pareces

pah-REH-ses/paˈɾe.ses/

“pareces” means “you look” in Spanish (physical appearance or current state (informal 'tú')).

you look, you seem

Also: you appear
VerbA1regular (except 'yo' form) er
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infinitiveparecer
gerundpareciendo
past Participleparecido

📝 In Action

Pareces muy feliz hoy. ¿Pasó algo bueno?

A1

You look very happy today. Did something good happen?

Pareces un poco enfermo. Deberías descansar.

A2

You seem a little sick. You should rest.

No pareces convencido con mi idea.

B1

You don't seem convinced by my idea.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • te ves (you look (less formal))
  • aparentas (you appear)

Common Collocations

  • Pareces más joven – You look younger
  • Pareces de buen humor – You seem to be in a good mood

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedparece
yoparezco
túpareces
ellos/ellas/ustedesparecen
nosotrosparecemos
vosotrosparecéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedparecía
yoparecía
túparecías
ellos/ellas/ustedesparecían
nosotrosparecíamos
vosotrosparecíais

preterite

él/ella/ustedpareció
yoparecí
túpareciste
ellos/ellas/ustedesparecieron
nosotrosparecimos
vosotrosparecisteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedparezca
yoparezca
túparezcas
ellos/ellas/ustedesparezcan
nosotrosparezcamos
vosotrosparezcáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedpareciera
yopareciera
túparecieras
ellos/ellas/ustedesparecieran
nosotrospareciéramos
vosotrosparecierais
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Words that translate to "pareces" in Spanish:

you appear→you look→you seem→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: pareces

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'pareces' to ask for an opinion?

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🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the vulgar Latin word *parescere*, which meant 'to appear' or 'to show oneself,' and is related to the idea of becoming equal (par).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: parecerFrench: paraître

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use 'pareces' instead of 'parece'?

'Pareces' is used when you are directly talking to one person you know well (tú form), meaning 'You look/seem.' 'Parece' is used when talking about him/her/it, or when addressing someone formally (usted), meaning 'He/She/It looks/seems' or 'You (formal) look/seem.'

How do I say 'You resemble someone' using 'parecer'?

You need the reflexive form, 'parecerse a.' For example: 'Te pareces a tu madre' (You resemble your mother).