This is the 2673rd most frequent Portuguese word.
parecia
"Parecia" means "seemed" or "looked like" in English.
In this sentence, 'parecia' is used to communicate an impression or appearance that someone gave based on observation.
Ele parecia cansado depois de uma longa viagem.
He seemed tired after a long trip.
Here, 'parecia' is employed to convey an assessment or judgment about the situation based on perception.
A situação parecia pior do que realmente era.
The situation seemed worse than it actually was.
In this usage, 'parecia' introduces a speculation or belief derived from environmental signs.