seem like
vs
look like

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"Seem like" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "parecer", and "look like" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "parecerse a". Learn more about the difference between "seem like" and "look like" below.

seem like(

sim

layk

)

A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

1. (general)

a. parecer

That seems like a bad idea.Parece una mala idea.

b. parecer que

It seems like it's going to rain.Parece que va a llover.

look like(

look

layk

)

A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

1. (to be in appearance)

a. ser físicamente

What does her sister look like? Is she blonde like her?¿Cómo es su hermana físicamente? ¿Es rubia como ella?

2. (to resemble)

a. parecerse a

Ana looks like her mom.Ana se parece a su mamá.

b. parecer

It looked like a horse from here.Desde aquí parecía un caballo.

3. (to seem likely)

a. parecer que

It looks like Leonard is coming with us.Parece que Leonard viene con nosotros.