Pronunciation: [pˈe͡əsə] (IPA) 
"Parecer" is a Spanish verb that means "to seem" or "to appear". It is spelled with the letter "c" between the vowels "e" and "e". The correct pronunciation of "parecer" in IPA phonetic transcription is [pa.ɾe̞.ˈθe̞ɾ]. The "c" is pronounced as a soft "s" sound in this case, because it is sandwiched between two vowels. This pronunciation rule also applies to other Spanish words with the "ce" and "ci" combinations.
Parecer is a Spanish verb that can be translated as "to seem" or "to appear" in English. It is commonly used to express opinions, impressions, judgments, or assessments about something or someone.
In its basic form, parecer is an intransitive verb that does not require a direct object. It is often used in the third person singular form to express personal opinions or evaluations. For example, "Me parece interesante" means "It seems interesting to me." Similarly, "Le pareces una persona amable" means "You seem like a friendly person."
Parecer can also be used in the reflexive form reflexively (parecerse) or as a pronominal verb (parecerse a alguien). In this case, it means "to resemble" or "to look alike." For instance, "El niño se parece mucho a su padre" means "The child looks a lot like his father."
Additionally, parecer can be used in the conditional or subjunctive mood to express speculation, doubt, or hypothetical situations. For example, "Parece que va a llover" means "It seems like it's going to rain." Similarly, "Si te pones el abrigo, parecerá que hace menos frío" means "If you put on your coat, it will seem less cold."
Overall, parecer is a versatile verb that allows for the expression of opinions, appearances, resemblances, and speculations in Spanish.
The word "parecer" comes from the Latin word "pārēre", which means "to appear" or "to seem". It was inherited from Vulgar Latin into Old Spanish, and its meaning evolved to include "to look like" or "to be similar to". Over time, "parecer" extended its range of meanings to also include "to think" or "to have an opinion". Today, "parecer" is commonly used in Spanish to express one's opinion or point of view on a particular matter.
