How to Say "it appeared" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “it appeared” is “pareció” — use '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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