Translation
to seem, to look, to look like
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Word origin
From Vulgar Latin parescere, from Latin parere ('to appear, to be visible').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- parere
- English cognates
- appear, apparent, transparent
Grammar
Examples
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It looks like it is going to rain.
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You look tired today.
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He looks younger than he is.
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parecer: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the Portuguese word "parecer" (to seem, to look, to look like): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 15: parecer, oh, claro and 11 more words.