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"It looks like" is a phrase which is often translated as "se parece a", and "it is like" is a phrase which is often translated as "es como". Learn more about the difference between "it looks like" and "it is like" below.
it looks like(
ihd
 
looks
 
layk
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. se parece a
It's a drawing of an apple, but it looks like an egg.Es un dibujo de una manzana pero se parece a un huevo.
a. parece que
It looks like my new shirt is ruined.Parece que mi blusa nueva está arruinada.
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it is like(
iht
 
ihz
 
layk
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. es como
What's that? - It's a calzone. It's like a folded pizza.¿Qué es eso? - Es un calzone. Es como una pizza doblada.
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