Por lo que parece
Example: Por lo que parece, va a llover esta tarde.
Definition
"Por lo que parece" is a Spanish expression used to indicate that something appears to be true based on available information or observation. It is often used to introduce an assumption or conclusion drawn from evidence, such as in the phrase 'Por lo que parece, va a llover esta tarde' meaning 'It seems that it will rain this afternoon.'
Etymology
The phrase "por lo que parece" comes from Spanish, combining 'por' (meaning 'for' or 'because of'), 'lo que' (meaning 'what' or 'that which'), and 'parece' (from the verb 'parecer,' meaning 'to seem'). Together, they form an expression that literally translates to 'for what seems,' used to convey appearances or assumptions. Did you know? The verb 'parecer' is related to the Latin verb 'parere,' meaning 'to appear' or 'to be visible.'
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"Por lo que parece" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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