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"Convenir" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to be advisable", and "parecer" is a copular verb which is often translated as "to seem". Learn more about the difference between "convenir" and "parecer" below.
convenir(
kohm
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beh
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neer
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to be advisable
Conviene ponerse protector solar para salir a la calle.It's advisable to put on sunscreen before going out in the street.
b. to be a good idea
No conviene que vayas sola por la calle de noche.It's not a good idea for you to walk down the street on your own at night.
c. to be worth
Conviene considerar la posibilidad de hacer ventas en línea.It would be worth considering the possibility of selling online.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Creo que esto es lo que conviene hacer.I think this is what we should do.
Conviene que no se pierda de vista lo que queremos conseguir.We should not lose sight of what we want to achieve.
b. to be convenient
Puedes contactarme cuando te convenga.You can contact me whenever it's convenient for you.
a. to do good
Te conviene guardar reposo unos días más.It would do you good to rest for a few more days.
c. to be in the interest of
No le conviene a la industria farmacéutica que alguien se entere de esto.It isn't in the pharmaceutical industry's interest for anyone to find out about this.
d. to be good for
Esta vida no me conviene. Ya sé que me hace daño.This lifestyle isn't good for me. I know it's harming me.
e. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
A Enrique le podría convenir probar estos remedios naturales.Enrique might find it worth his while trying these natural remedies
Me convendría relajarme un poco.I could do with some relaxation.
a. to agree on
Convinimos en la necesidad de luchar contra el cambio climático.We agreed on the need to fight against climate change.
b. to agree to
Los partidos convinieron en adelantar las elecciones unos meses.The parties agreed to delay the elections by a few months.
c. to agree
Todos convinieron en que el turismo representaba la mejor oportunidad de generar empleos en la región.Everyone agreed that tourism offered the best chance of generating employment in the region.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
6. (to arrange)
a. to agree (price or date)
La empresa convino el sueldo con el trabajador antes de firmar el contrato.The company agreed the salary with the employee before the contract was signed.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Horario a convenir entre la empresa y el estudiante.Hours to be agreed between the company and the student.
Vendo libro de segunda mano. Precio a convenir.Second-hand book for sale. Price negotiable.
parecer(
pah
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reh
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sehr
)A copular verb links the subject of a clause to the predicate (e.g., My brother is tall).
a. to look like
Mi perro parece un zorro con su cola tan larga.My dog looks like a fox with his long tail.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
An impersonal verb is a verb with no apparent subject (e.g., Llueve en España.).
a. to look like
Parece que va a nevar. - No creo; no está lo suficientemente frío.It looks like it's going to snow. - I don't think so; it's not cold enough.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Me parece que el ministro debería dimitir.I think the minister should resign.
¿Qué te pareció la serie sobre la familia real? - Me pareció una tontería.What did you think of the series about the royal family? - I thought it was nonsense.
parecerse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to look like
Te pareces mucho a tu papá cuando tenía tu edad.You look a lot like your father when he was your age.
b. to be like
Se parece a un vaquero con esas botas y esa actitud.He's like a cowboy with those boots and that attitude.
A reciprocal verb is a verb that indicates that two or more subjects perform an action on each other (e.g., Ellos se abrazan.).
