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"Seem" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "parecer", and "seem like" is a transitive verb phrase which is also often translated as "parecer". Learn more about the difference between "seem" and "seem like" below.
seem(
sim
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to appear)
a. parecer
The dog seems to be very comfortable on my new couch.El perro parece estar muy cómodo en mi sofá nuevo.
An impersonal verb is a verb with no apparent subject (e.g., Llueve en España.).
3. (to appear)
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