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"Sound like" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "parecer que", and "look like" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "parecerse a". Learn more about the difference between "sound like" and "look like" below.
sound like(
saund
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.).
a. parecer que
That sounds like a good idea, but I don't think the public is ready for that.Parece que es una buena idea, pero no creo que el público esté listo para eso.
b. sonar a que
It sounded like she was joking, but she was actually serious.Sonaba a que estuviera bromeando, pero en realidad estaba seria.
a. sonar como
I heard something that sounded like screaming coming from outside.Oí algo que sonaba como gritos que venían de afuera.
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.).
a. ser físicamente
What does her sister look like? Is she blonde like her?¿Cómo es su hermana físicamente? ¿Es rubia como ella?
b. parecer
Are we spending the night here? - It looks like it.¿Vamos a pasar aquí la noche? - Eso parece.
