aparecer
Irregular (-cer) Level B1 ⭐ #67 Most CommonEnglish translation: to appear / to show up
Present (Presente)
Appearing.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| yo | aparezco | |
| tú | apareces | |
| él/ella/usted | aparece | |
| nosotros/as | aparecemos | |
| vosotros/as | aparecéis | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | aparecen |
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Frequently Asked Questions: APARECER
Is "aparecer" a regular or irregular verb in Spanish? ▾
"aparecer" is classified as a Irregular (-cer) verb in Spanish. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "c -> zc before o / a: aparezco". Vowel + -cer verbs insert 'z' before 'c' when followed by 'o' or 'a' (yo aparezco, subjuntivo aparezca). Used for sudden appearances or items turning up: 'Apareció de repente'.
What does "aparecer" mean in English? ▾
In English, "aparecer" translates primarily to "to appear / to show up". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level B1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "aparecer"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Yo apareco en la foto" instead of "Yo aparezco en la foto". Why? First-person present requires z-insertion: aparezco.
What are common idioms or expressions with "aparecer"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Aparecer de la nada" which means "To appear out of thin air" (e.g. "Apareció de la nada en el último momento.").
How can I practice and memorize "aparecer" conjugations? ▾
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