reaparecer
“reaparecer” means “to reappear” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to reappear
Also: to turn up
📝 In Action
Las llaves reaparecieron debajo del sofá.
A2The keys reappeared under the sofa.
El sol reapareció después de la lluvia.
B1The sun reappeared after the rain.
Espero que mi gato reaparezca pronto.
B1I hope my cat shows up again soon.
to make a comeback
Also: to resurface
📝 In Action
La cantante reapareció en los escenarios tras dos años de retiro.
B2The singer made a comeback on stage after two years of retirement.
El actor reaparecerá en una nueva película el próximo mes.
B2The actor will resurface in a new movie next month.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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How do you say 'I reappear' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the prefix 're-' (meaning again) combined with the Latin word 'adparescere' (to become visible). It shares the same root as the English word 'appear'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'reaparecer' a regular verb?
Mostly, but it has a spelling change. In the 'yo' form of the present and in all present subjunctive forms, the 'c' becomes 'zc' (reaparezco).
Can I use 'aparecer de nuevo' instead?
Yes! 'Aparecer de nuevo' and 'reaparecer' mean the exact same thing, though 'reaparecer' sounds slightly more formal.
Does it only apply to people?
No, it can apply to objects (keys), natural phenomena (the moon), or even feelings and symptoms.