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"Crear" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to create", and "aparecer" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to appear". Learn more about the difference between "crear" and "aparecer" below.
crear(
kreh
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ahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to found
Nuestro jefe creó esta empresa junto con su hermano.Our boss founded this company with his brother.
b. to set up
Antes de crear la compañía, tienen que conseguir un préstamo.Before setting up the company, you have to get a loan.
c. to establish
Han creado un comité para investigar la corrupción dentro del gobierno.They have established a committee to investigate government corruption.
aparecer(
ah
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pah
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reh
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sehr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to arrive)
a. to appear
Este tipo de flor apareció aquí en nuestra ciudad por primera vez el año pasadoThis type of flower appeared here in our city for the first time last year.
c. to show up
Juan y sus amigos aparecieron casi al final de la fiesta.Juan and his friends showed up nearly at the end of the party.
a. to come out
Mi artículo aparecerá en esa revista el mes que viene.My article will come out in that magazine next month.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
aparecerse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
6. (to arrive at or in; used with "en") (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
b. to turn up
Mi hermana se apareció en mi casa de sorpresa.My sister turned up at my house unannounced.
c. to show up
Mi ex se apareció en mi oficina sin avisar.My ex showed up at my office without any warning.
