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"Appear to be" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "parecer ser", and "seem" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "parecer". Learn more about the difference between "appear to be" and "seem" below.
appear to be(
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. parecer ser
This painting appears to be a fake. We need to ask an expert.Este cuadro parece ser una falsificación. Tenemos que consultar con un experto.
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seem(
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An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. parecer
The dog seems to be very comfortable on my new couch.El perro parece estar muy cómodo en mi sofá nuevo.
a. parecer
This does not seem a good idea to me.No me parece buena idea.
An impersonal verb is a verb with no apparent subject (e.g., Llueve en España.).
impersonal verb
a. parecer
It seems it could rain any minute now.Parece que puede llover en cualquier momento.
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