This is the 5184th most frequent Portuguese word.
pareça
"Pareça" means "might seem" or "may appear."
The word 'pareça' is used in the subjunctive mood, indicating a hope or desire for something to appear convincing.
Espero que pareça convincente.
I hope it seems convincing.
Here, 'pareça' is again in the subjunctive mood, employed in a concessive context to express something that might seem strange.
Por mais estranho que pareça, é verdade.
As strange as it seems, it's true.
In this sentence, 'pareça' is used in the subjunctive to indicate a desired condition or appearance.