Appear meanings in Portuguese

aparecer

Example:

The sun will appear soon.

O sol vai aparecer em breve.

She didn't appear at the meeting.

Ela não apareceu na reunião.

Usage: informalContext: Used when someone or something becomes visible or comes into view.

Note: Commonly used in everyday conversation about visibility or presence.

parecer

Example:

He appears to be happy.

Ele parece estar feliz.

It appears that we are lost.

Parece que estamos perdidos.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to express an opinion or belief based on observation.

Note: This meaning emphasizes perception rather than physical presence.

manifestar-se

Example:

Doubts may appear in moments of crisis.

Dúvidas podem se manifestar em momentos de crise.

Feelings of joy can appear unexpectedly.

Sentimentos de alegria podem se manifestar inesperadamente.

Usage: formalContext: Used in psychological or emotional contexts.

Note: Refers to the emergence of feelings or thoughts.

surgir

Example:

New opportunities appear all the time.

Novas oportunidades surgem o tempo todo.

Problems may appear when you least expect them.

Problemas podem surgir quando você menos espera.

Usage: informalContext: Used to describe the emergence or occurrence of events.

Note: Often used in contexts regarding events or situations that come up suddenly.

seem

To give the impression of being; to appear to be.

Example: She seems tired after a long day at work.

Note: Similar in meaning to 'appear,' but 'seem' emphasizes the subjective perception or impression.

look

To have a particular appearance or facial expression.

Example: You look happy today!

Note: While 'appear' is more general, 'look' specifically refers to the visual aspect or appearance.

show up

To arrive or become visible.

Example: He didn't show up for the meeting.

Note: More informal than 'appear,' 'show up' often implies a physical presence or arrival.

emerge

To become known or apparent.

Example: New details emerged during the investigation.

Note: Focuses on something becoming visible or known over time, rather than simply appearing.

Appear out of thin air

To suddenly become visible or present in a situation without any prior indication.

Example: The magician made a rabbit appear out of thin air during the show.

Note: This phrase emphasizes the sudden and unexpected nature of something appearing.

Appear to be

To seem or give the impression of being a certain way.

Example: He appears to be a very friendly person.

Note: This phrase indicates the perception or assumption of how something or someone seems rather than their actual state.

Appear before

To come in front of someone, especially in a formal or legal context.

Example: The suspect will appear before the judge tomorrow.

Note: This phrase is used in the context of facing a person or authority figure, often in a formal setting.

Appear in court

To attend or be present in a court of law as a participant in legal proceedings.

Example: The defendant must appear in court for the trial.

Note: This phrase specifically refers to being physically present in a legal setting for legal matters.

Appear on the scene

To arrive at a place, especially a location where something significant has happened or is happening.

Example: The police appeared on the scene minutes after the accident.

Note: This phrase is used when someone or something arrives at a location where an event is taking place.

Appear as if by magic

To appear or materialize in a seemingly magical or mysterious way.

Example: The missing documents appeared as if by magic on her desk.

Note: This phrase implies a sense of wonder or mystery surrounding the sudden appearance of something.

Appear at first glance

To have a certain appearance or impression when first seen or considered, which may not be entirely accurate upon closer examination.

Example: The task appeared, at first glance, to be simple but turned out to be quite complex.

Note: This phrase highlights the initial impression or appearance of something that may change upon further scrutiny.

Pop up

To suddenly appear or become noticeable, often without warning.

Example: Unexpectedly, a new opportunity popped up that I couldn't resist.

Note: This term suggests a sudden or unexpected appearance, contrasting with a gradual or planned arrival.

Crop up

To occur or appear unexpectedly, usually in reference to problems or challenges.

Example: Issues always seem to crop up when we least expect them.

Note: It highlights the spontaneous or unforeseen nature of something happening, especially when referring to unforeseen obstacles.

Rock up

To arrive or appear, often casually or informally.

Example: He just rocked up at my door without any prior notice.

Note: This term conveys a laid-back or impromptu arrival, typically without formal arrangements or protocol.

Pop in

To visit briefly or unexpectedly, often without prior arrangement.

Example: Feel free to pop in for a cup of coffee whenever you're in the neighborhood.

Note: It signifies a casual and impromptu visit, emphasizing brevity and informality in terms of the visit's duration and nature.

Roll in

To arrive or come, often in a gradual or steady manner.

Example: The guests started to roll in around seven o'clock.

Note: This term suggests a continuous or progressive arrival of people or things, implying a gradual influx rather than a sudden appearance.

Walk in

To enter a place in a casual or unannounced manner.

Example: She just walked in without knocking, surprising everyone in the room.

Note: It implies a casual entrance without formalities or prior notification, often used to indicate a sudden and direct appearance.

The sun appeared from behind the clouds.

O sol apareceu atrás das nuvens.

She appeared to be very happy.

Ela parecia estar muito feliz.

The problem appeared again.

O problema apareceu novamente.

Appear - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: appear

Conjugations

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): appeared

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): appearing

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): appears

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): appear

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): appear

Syllabification and Stress

appear Contains 2 syllables: ap • pear

Phonetic transcription: ə-ˈpir

ap pear , ə ˈpir (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

appear: 300 - 400 (Extremely common).

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