Spanish Conversation · Level 61
76 words
Spanish word
parecido
Pronunciation
IPA/paɾeˈθiðo/
Meaning
- adjectivesimilar
Example
Ella es parecida a su madre.
She is similar to her mother.
More examples
Cuando lo vi, pensé que era parecido a un amigo mío.
When I saw him, I thought he looked similar to a friend of mine.
Core concept
Noticeable similarity seen when two subjects are compared side by side.
Common phrases
ser parecido a
look similar to
muy parecido a
very similar to
tan parecido como
as similar as
Similar words
similar: Has comparable appearance or traits without implying exact sameness.
semejante: Is alike in one or a few particular points or characteristics.
igual: Is equal or the same in measurable aspects or appearance.
idéntico: Is exactly identical in all observable details, with no differences.
Definition in Spanish
Que se asemeja a otra cosa o persona por su aspecto, forma o comportamiento.
Word origin
Originally the past participle of parecer 'to appear', parecido came to function as an adjective describing things that resemble one another.
Usage tips
- For people, native speakers commonly use the reflexive verb parecerse (se parece a su madre) for a more natural-sounding description of resemblance than es parecido a.
Other meanings
- similaritynoun
Opposites
- opuestooppositeadjective
- diferentedifferentadjective