Appear to Meaning in English
expression
əˈpɪɹ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
uh-PEER-too, uh-PEER-tuh, uh-PEER-tih
ɐpˈiə/ /tˈuː
uh-PEER-too
Definição
Used to say how something looks or seems, especially when you are not completely sure. It expresses an impression or what is likely based on what you see or know.
Uso & Nuances
Often followed by 'be' or a verb: 'appear to be', 'appear to have', 'appear to know'. More tentative than 'seem to', sometimes slightly more formal. Used for observations, not facts. Don't confuse with 'disappear'. Can be used with people, things, or situations.
Spanish: parecer que - dar la impresión de quePortuguese (BR): parecer que - dar a impressão de quePortuguese (PT): parecer que - dar a impressão de queChinese (Simplified): 似乎 - 看起来Chinese (Traditional): 似乎 - 看起來Hindi: ऐसा लगता है किArabic: يبدو أنBengali: মনে হয় - মনে হচ্ছে - দেখাচ্ছেRussian: кажется - похожеJapanese: …ようだ - …みたいだ - …らしいVietnamese: dường như - có vẻ nhưKorean: ~인 것 같다 - ~처럼 보이다Turkish: görünmek - gibi olmakUrdu: لگتا ہے - معلوم ہوتا ہےIndonesian: tampaknya - sepertinya
Frases de Exemplo
They appear to be happy with the decision.
basic
The sky appears to be clear today.
basic
She appears to understand the instructions.
basic
No one appeared to notice when I left the room.
natural
That car appears to have been there all week.
natural
You appear to have lost your keys again.
natural