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“resemble” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/asemeˈxaɾ/

Example

Su voz se asemeja a la de su madre.

His voice resembles his mother's.

Illustration for asemejar (resemble)

How to say “resemble” in Spanish

“Resemble” in Spanish is asemejar.

Side-by-side faces showing likeness.

Full entry for asemejar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with asemejar

En la fotografía, la silueta del edificio se asemeja a la de la catedral.

In the photograph, the silhouette of the building resembles that of the cathedral.

Tips for using asemejar

  • In everyday speech Spanish speakers usually prefer parecerse a, while asemejar appears more in formal or written contexts.

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