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"Apparent" is an adjective which is often translated as "aparente", and "evident" is an adjective which is often translated as "evidente". Learn more about the difference between "apparent" and "evident" below.
apparent(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (seeming)
a. aparente
Despite her apparent interest in the topic, she really couldn't have been more bored.A pesar de su aparente interés por el tema, se aburrió muchísimo en realidad.
2. (clear)
a. claro
His good grades make it apparent that he is very studious.Sus buenas calificaciones dejan claro que es muy estudioso.
b. evidente
When the soldiers came to her house with a flag, it was apparent that her husband had died.Cuando los soldados fueron a su casa con una bandera, se hizo evidente que su marido había muerto.
c. obvio
When it was apparent that the surgeon had no idea of what he was doing, he was fired.Cuando fue obvio que el cirujano no tenía ni idea de lo que estaba haciendo, fue despedido.
d. patente
After his treason became apparent, he was executed.Después de que su traición se hiciera patente, fue ejecutado.
evident(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (clear)
a. evidente
It was evident from her comments in class that she hadn't finished the book.Era evidente por sus comentarios en clase que no se había terminado el libro.
b. manifiesto
It became evident to the guests that the wedding would not take place after all.Se volvió manifiesto para los invitados que al final no se llevaría a cabo la boda.
