What is the Spanish word for "seem"?

Learn how to say "seem" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

seem

Spanish

parecer

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Examples of how to use "seem" in Spanish

English
You seem very happy today.
Spanish
Hoy pareces muy feliz.
English
They seem happy today.
Spanish
Hoy parecen felices.
English
She seemed tired after work.
Spanish
Ella parecía cansada después del trabajo.
English
He is seeming more confident lately.
Spanish
Él parece más confiado últimamente.
English
It has seemed quiet all morning.
Spanish
Toda la mañana ha parecido tranquilo.

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