How to Say "i seem" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “i seem” is “parezco” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Parezco más joven con este corte de pelo.
I look younger with this haircut.
Si no hablo, parezco muy serio, pero no lo soy.
If I don't talk, I seem very serious, but I'm not.
Parezco a mi madre, pero tengo los ojos de mi padre.
I look like my mother, but I have my father's eyes.
The 'Yo' Irregularity
The verb 'parecer' is perfectly regular in most forms, but the 'yo' (I) form of the present tense is special. You must use 'zco' instead of a simple 'c' or 'z' before the final 'o': 'parezco'.
Using 'Parecer a'
To say you look like someone else, use 'parecer a' followed by the person: 'Parezco a mi hermano' (I look like my brother).
Forgetting the 'zc' change
Mistake: “Yo pareco cansado.”
Correction: Yo parezco cansado. (The 'c' needs to change to 'zc' before the 'o' to maintain the correct sound.)
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.