This is the 11566th most frequent Portuguese word.
pareceu
"Pareceu" means "seemed" or "appeared."
In this sentence, 'pareceu' is used to express perception or appearance of a state, conveying that he displayed or seemed to be in a sad mood.
Ele pareceu triste depois da reunião.
He seemed sad after the meeting.
Here, 'pareceu' indicates the observation or impression of a change in the appearance of the sky, emphasizing that its color seemed different.
O céu pareceu mais azul hoje de manhã.
The sky looked bluer this morning.
In this case, 'pareceu' is used to express the initial impression or perceived quality of the story upon reading its synopsis.