parezco
“parezco” means “I seem” in Spanish (Expressing an opinion or perception).
I seem, I appear
Also: I look like, I look
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Parezco más joven con este corte de pelo.
A1I look younger with this haircut.
Si no hablo, parezco muy serio, pero no lo soy.
A2If I don't talk, I seem very serious, but I'm not.
Parezco a mi madre, pero tengo los ojos de mi padre.
B1I look like my mother, but I have my father's eyes.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: parezco
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'parezco'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb *parecer* comes from the Vulgar Latin *parescere*, which is derived from the Latin *parēre* meaning 'to be visible' or 'to obey.' It has always been connected to the idea of something being evident or visible to someone.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'parecer' change to 'parezco' only in the 'yo' form?
This is a common irregularity in Spanish verbs that end in -cer or -cir when the root has a consonant before the ending (like *conocer* or *traducir*). The 'c' changes to 'zc' before the 'o' to maintain a soft 's' or 'th' sound, which is a historical linguistic shift.
How is 'parezco' different from 'parece'?
'Parezco' means 'I seem' or 'I appear' (referring to yourself). 'Parece' means 'he/she/it/you formal seems' or, very commonly, 'it seems to me' (as in 'Parece que va a llover' - It seems it is going to rain).