paɾeˈseʁ

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Translation

to seem, to look, to look like

Word origin

From Vulgar Latin parescere, from Latin parere ('to appear, to be visible').

Origin
Latin
Root
parere
English cognates
appear, apparent, transparent

Grammar

Verb type-er regular

Examples

chover.

It looks like it is going to rain.

cansado hoje.

You look tired today.

novo .

He looks younger than he is.

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This word is part of lesson 2.