Example: Por lo que parece, hoy va a llover mucho.
Definition
"Por lo que parece" is a Spanish expression used to indicate that something appears to be true based on available evidence or observation. It conveys a sense of likelihood or assumption, as in the example phrase 'Por lo que parece, hoy va a llover mucho,' meaning 'It seems that it is going to rain a lot today.'
The phrase "por lo que parece" comes from the combination of Spanish words meaning 'for what it seems.' It originates from the verb 'parecer,' meaning 'to seem' or 'to appear.' The expression has been used to convey appearances or assumptions in everyday Spanish speech for centuries.
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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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