Aparecer vs Parecer

Aparecer vs Parecer

Let's not get confused!

Multiple Choice

What can these both verbs mean in English?

• To appear

• To seem

Aparecer means to appear as in "come into view"

Think about a magician: tah dah!!!

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Por fin la profesora _________ en la clase.

Multiple Choice

NB: The yo form of Aparecer is irregular. What do you think it looks like?

• apareco

• aparezco

• aparo

• aparecio

Parecer means to appear as in " to seem"

Think: emojis

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Maria ___________ contenta hoy.

Multiple Choice

The yo form of parecer is also irregular. So what do you think it will be?

• parero

• Parecio

• Pareco

• Parezco

So let's do a quick review.

• Aparecer and Parecer can both be translated as " to appear" in English

• Aparecer means : to come into view

• Parecer means : to seem.

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Let's see if you get it.

Maria_________ en la clase pero _________ triste.

Aparecemos en las clase y parece que comprendemos!!