Pareció

Pareció is a Spanish verb form. It is the third-person singular preterite indicative of the verb parecer. The verb parecer has several meanings, including "to seem," "to appear," "to look like," and "to resemble." Therefore, "pareció" can translate to "it seemed," "it appeared," "it looked like," or "it resembled," depending on the context of the sentence.

For example, "El libro pareció interesante" translates to "The book seemed interesting." In this case, "pareció" conveys the impression or appearance the book gave. Another example is "Ella pareció su madre" which means "She resembled her mother." Here, "pareció" indicates a likeness or similarity. The preterite tense, used in "pareció," signifies a completed action in the past. Thus, the form "pareció" always refers to an action or state that began and ended in the past. Understanding the different meanings of "parecer" is key to correctly interpreting the use of "pareció."