🇬🇧🇪🇸 resemble - parecerse : English Lesson

Meaning of "resemble" ("parecerse"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

To resemble means to be similar to someone or something else in appearance, shape, or other qualities. Like if two sisters look very much alike, you could say they resemble each other. Or if a cloud looks like an animal, you can say it resembles that animal.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

That cloud resembled a taco, so now I’m hungry.

My baby brother resembles a tomato when he’s mad.

My hair this morning resembled a wild bird’s nest… with attitude.

When I wear Dad’s glasses, I resemble a confused owl.

At 6 a.m., I resemble a zombie looking for cereal.

A child and a puppy sit by a window, studying an old photo. The puppy's ears resemble his hair, its eyes resemble his eyes, its whiskers resemble his freckles, its small nose and grin resemble his smile. They press foreheads; both resemble one happy face, then run into the warm afternoon.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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