What is 'parecer' called in English?

'parecer' in English is called "Seem". Seem refers to: Dar a impressão de ser algo ou de ter uma qualidade particular.

How do you pronounce 'Seem' and 'parecer'?

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What is an example sentence for Seem in Portuguese?

English: "The new plan seems promising." | Portuguese: "O novo plano parece promissor."

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seem Meaning in Portuguese (seem significado em português)

parecer

parecer in English:seem

Phonetic:pa-re-cer

Quick Answer • Resumo

O significado de seem em português é parecer. (Dar a impressão de ser algo ou de ter uma qualidade particular.)

Definitions of Seem

1
verb
parecer
To give the impression of being something or to appear to have a particular quality.
Dar a impressão de ser algo ou de ter uma qualidade particular.
2
verb
parecer
To appear to exist or be true, often based on limited information or perception.
Aparentar existir ou ser verdadeiro, muitas vezes com base em informações ou percepção limitadas.

Example Sentences

“The new plan seems promising.”

O novo plano parece promissor.

“It seems like a long time since we last met.”

Parece que faz muito tempo desde que nos vimos pela última vez.

“He seems to know a lot about the subject.”

Ele parece saber muito sobre o assunto.

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Synonyms (Sinônimos)

In English:

appear look sound feel

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularseems

past tenseseemed

present participleseeming

adverbseemingly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

It seems that...expression

Used to introduce a statement that appears to be true.

seem to becollocation

To give the impression of being in a particular state or doing something.

seem likecollocation

To give the impression of being similar to something or having a particular quality.