parecer

Senses

1. 1.

   to seem, to appear

   to give the impression of being or having a certain quality

2. 2.

   to look like, to resemble

   to have a physical or superficial similarity to someone or something

3. 3.

   to think, to be of the opinion (less common modern usage)

   to hold a view or judgment about something

Examples

• "Este vestido te parece muy bien."

  This dress looks very good on you.

• "¿Qué te parece la película?"

  What do you think of the movie?

• "Parece que va a llover."

  It seems like it's going to rain.

Usage

Parecer is a common, everyday verb with both intransitive and reflexive uses. As a verb, it often appears in the construction "me/te/le parece" + adjective or noun (impersonal structure meaning "it seems to me/you/him"). The construction "parecer que" + clause also conveys likelihood or appearance. Do not confuse with "aparencia" (appearance, noun).