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 similar appearance to someone or something

3. 3.

   to think, to believe (opinion)

   to hold or express a personal opinion or judgment

Examples

• "Ele parece cansado após o trabalho."

  He seems tired after work.

• "Você parece com sua mãe."

  You look like your mother.

• "Me parece uma boa ideia."

  It seems like a good idea to me.

Usage

Parecer is one of the most common verbs in Brazilian Portuguese. It can function as a copular verb (parecer + adjective) or as a transitive verb with "com" (resemble). The impersonal construction "me parece" (it seems to me) is widely used for opinions. Avoid confusing with "aparência" (appearance, noun).