🇬🇧🇪🇸 appearance - apariencia : English Lesson

Meaning of "appearance" ("apariencia"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

“Appearance” is the word we use to describe how something looks on the outside. It can be about a person’s clothes, hairstyle, or even the expression on their face. It can also describe things, like how shiny an apple is or how messy a room looks. But remember, just because something has a cool appearance doesn’t mean it works well — like a superhero costume on a dog. Funny, but not exactly useful!

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

The cat made a dramatic appearance at dinner, pretending she hadn’t been fed for weeks.

The magician’s sudden appearance out of nowhere made me drop my popcorn… twice.

His appearance at school was shocking because it was Saturday, and nobody was supposed to be there.

The pancake’s appearance was perfect, but it tasted like a flip-flop.

I tried to improve my appearance with cool sunglasses, but I wore them upside down.

Tom found a small dog. The dog's appearance was dark with mud. Tom liked the dog's appearance but felt sad for it. He gave the dog a bath. After the bath the dog's appearance was clean, soft, and new. Tom smiled at the clean appearance and hugged the dog. The new appearance made Tom happy. They went home.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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