The word "parecer" is a verb.
/phɑːəˈsɛr/
The verb "parecer" is commonly used in the Spanish language to indicate how something appears or seems to be perceived. It can express opinions, assumptions, or judgments about people, objects, or situations. The frequency of use is quite high in both oral and written contexts, though it might be found more frequently in informal conversation due to its descriptive nature.
El coche parece nuevo.
The car seems new.
Me parece que va a llover.
It seems to me that it's going to rain.
Ella parece estar feliz.
She appears to be happy.
"Parecer" is frequently used in various idiomatic expressions in the Spanish language. Here are a few:
No parece que vaya a terminar a tiempo.
It doesn't seem like he will finish on time.
Parecer un pez fuera del agua.
To seem like a fish out of water. (To feel out of place)
Parecer el fin del mundo.
To seem like the end of the world. (To appear disastrous or overwhelming)
No parece el mismo después de lo que pasó.
He doesn't seem the same after what happened.
Aparentar más de lo que se es; parecer más.
To seem more than one is; to project an image.
A veces parece que no escucha.
Sometimes it seems like he does not listen.
The verb "parecer" derives from the Latin word "parere," which means "to appear, to come forth" or "to give birth." It is also related to other Romance languages' verbs that convey similar meanings of appearance and perception.