How to Say "show up" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “show up” is “aparezca” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Espero que la solución aparezca pronto.
I hope the solution appears soon.
Dudamos que él aparezca en la reunión.
We doubt that he will show up at the meeting.
¡Que aparezca usted en mi oficina a las diez!
You must appear in my office at ten! (Formal command)
The 'zc' Irregularity
The word 'aparezca' is special because the 'c' changes to 'zc' before the 'a' sound. This happens in the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('aparezco') and carries through the entire present subjunctive, which is why we get 'aparezca'.
Subjunctive Function
'Aparezca' is the special verb form (subjunctive) used when expressing things like hopes, doubts, wishes, or uncertainty about the act of 'appearing.' If you are certain, you use 'aparece' (indicative).
Forgetting the 'z'
Mistake: “Espero que él *apareca*.”
Correction: Espero que él *aparezca*. The 'c' must change to 'zc' to keep the correct 's' sound before an 'a' or 'o' sound.
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