How to Say "semblance" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “semblance” is “apariencia” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounB1
outward show, often when reality is different
Examples
Solo mantenían la apariencia de un matrimonio feliz.
They only maintained the appearance of a happy marriage.
No te fíes de las apariencias; la verdad es más compleja.
Don't trust appearances; the truth is more complex.
Todo fue una mera apariencia para engañar al público.
It was all just a mere pretense to deceive the public.
Plural Use
When used in the sense of 'pretense' or 'outward show,' it often appears in the plural: 'las apariencias.' This emphasizes the general nature of things not being what they seem.
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