seem to be
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seem to be(
sim
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bi
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. parecer ser
Laura seems to be a really nice person, why don't you like her?Laura parece ser una persona muy agradable, ¿por qué no te gusta?
b. parecer estar
Phil seemed to be angry. He didn't say a word throughout the whole night.Phil parecía estar enojado. No dijo una palabra en toda la noche.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Sorry, you seem to be busy. I'll come back later.Perdón, parece que estás ocupado. Vuelvo más tarde.
The original inhabitants seem to have been Semites.Al parecer, los habitantes originales eran semitas.
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