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How to Say "it appeared" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word forit appearedis parecióuse 'pareció' when describing how something seemed or was perceived, often relating to an opinion or observation..

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pareció

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Use 'pareció' when describing how something seemed or was perceived, often relating to an opinion or observation.

Examples

El coche nuevo le pareció muy caro.

The new car seemed very expensive to him.

salió

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Use 'salió' when something emerged, came out, or appeared physically, like the sun after clouds or a stain on fabric.

Examples

Después de la tormenta, salió un arcoíris.

After the storm, a rainbow appeared.

Pareció vs. Salió

Learners often confuse 'pareció' (seemed) with 'salió' (came out/emerged). Remember that 'pareció' relates to perception or opinion, while 'salió' indicates a physical appearance or emergence into view.

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