At the renowned Spanish language school El Aula Azul, Ioia explains how "parecer" changes depending on whether the noun about which one is speaking is singular or plural.

A young woman who can't find her phone sits on a park bench to rifle through her purse. As she explores its contents, a nice guy sitting next to her tries to help her find the device.

The instructor goes on to explain explain how "parecer" changes depending on whether the noun about which one is speaking is singular or plural.

Idoia gives further examples of some different indirect object pronouns and their meanings in sentences with the verb "parecer" [to seem]. You can study in person with Ioia and other great teachers in beautiful San Sebastian, Spain. Visit www.elaulaazul.com for more info.

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The teacher gives further examples of some different indirect object pronouns and their meanings in sentences with the verb "parecer" [to seem].

Rosa talks about her adoption of Mika, a charming and happy dog who was once aggressive due to her extreme fear of people.

Parecer means "to seem," and when used with indirect object pronouns (me, te, etc.), can be used to express an opinion. When El Aula Azul's Ioia asks, "Cristián, ¿qué te parece San Sebastián?" a translation might be, "Cristian, how does San Sebastian seem to you?" Or, more commonly stated, "Cristian, what do you think of San Sebastian"?

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