What does parecido in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word parecido in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use parecido in Spanish.

The word parecido in Spanish means similar, similarity, seemed, imagined, appear, seem, think is [+ adj] , believe is [+ adj], think, be alike, look alike, look like, opinion, decision, any resemblance to reality is pure coincidence. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word parecido

similar

adjetivo (similar)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Él es muy parecido a su hermano mayor.

He is very similar to his older brother.

similarity

nombre masculino (semejanza)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

El parecido con la obra original es increíble.

The likeness (or: resemblance) to the original work is incredible.

seemed, imagined

participio pasado (imaginado)

(verb, past participle: Verb form used descriptively or to form verbs--for example, "the locked door," "The door has been locked.")

Me ha parecido oír un ruido.

I imagined I heard a noise.

appear, seem

verbo intransitivo (tener cierto aspecto)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Juan parece inteligente hasta que abre la boca. Con esa bata pareces un médico.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. You look like a 1980s throwback in those clothes.

think is [+ adj] , believe is [+ adj]

locución verbal (considerar, opinar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Carlos estudió medicina en la universidad más prestigiosa del país, pero a sus padres no les parece suficiente.

Carlos studied medicine at the most prestigious university in the country, but his parents don't think it's enough.

think

locución verbal (tener cierta opinión)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Me parece que vas demasiado rápido. A Luciano no le parece que sea recomendable comprar esa vieja casa.

I think you're going too fast. Luciano doesn't think it's advisable to buy that old house.

be alike, look alike

verbo pronominal (ser semejantes)

Esos gemelos no se parecen en nada.

Those twins aren't (or: don't look) at all alike.

look like

(ser semejante a alguien) (one thing to another)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])

De niña, Juliana se parecía a la abuela.

As a child, Juliana looked like her grandmother.

opinion, decision

nombre masculino (dictamen, consulta)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Le preguntamos a mi padre su parecer sobre el viaje.

We asked my father for his opinion (or: decision) about the trip.

any resemblance to reality is pure coincidence

expresión (fábula, no real)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

El autor advierte que todo parecido con la realidad es mera coincidencia y que sus obras son solo ficción.

The author warns that any resemblance to reality is pure coincidence and that his works are entirely fiction.

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