parecerse

This is the 12878th most frequent Spanish word.


parecerse

"Parecerse" means "to resemble" or "to look like."


In this sentence, 'parecer' is used reflexively ('parecerse') to indicate a resemblance or similarity between two entities.

Ellos parecen hermanos porque tienen muchas similitudes físicas.

They seem like brothers because they share many physical similarities.


Here, 'parecer' is employed in a negative form showing lack of resemblance or similarity, emphasizing individual differences while acknowledging other commonalities.

No se parecen en estilo, pero tienen gustos similares en la música.

They do not resemble each other in style, but they have similar tastes in music.


In this example, 'parecerse' reflects the nuanced observation of indirect similarities, going beyond obvious traits.

A veces me parece que los hermanos pueden parecerse sin compartir rasgos evidentes.

Sometimes, it seems to me that siblings can resemble each other without sharing evident traits.