parecer present tense conjugation
Parecer (to seem/appear) in the present tense: parezco, pareces, parece, parecemos, parecéis, parecen.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: pareco |
|---|---|
| tú | |
| él/ella/usted | |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes |
ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present tense
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How it is formed
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
Parecer is irregular here. 1 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give pareco.
Parecer in a sentence
- Me parece una buena idea.It seems like a good idea to me.
- Parecía muy cansado ayer.He seemed very tired yesterday.
Irregular yo form 'parezco'; commonly used with indirect object pronouns.
FAQ
What is the present tense of parecer?
Parecer in the Spanish present tense: yo parezco, tú pareces, él/ella/usted parece, nosotros parecemos, vosotros parecéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes parecen.
Is parecer irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 1 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo parezco (regular would be pareco).
When do you use the Spanish present tense?
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How is the present tense formed?
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
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