eles pareciam

they seemed

→ eles
phrase Rare #26,966
they seemed Used to describe an impression in the past; can also mean "they looked" depending on context.
PO: Eles pareciam cansados depois da viagem.
EN: They seemed tired after the trip.

Eles pareciam assustados.

They seemed frightened.

Eles pareciam tão felizes juntos.

They seemed so happy together.

Eles pareciam monstros gigantes.

They looked like giant monsters.

Eles pareciam contentes.

They seemed happy.

Eles pareciam um pouco com dentes de cachorro.

They looked a bit like dog teeth.

— It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012)

Eles pareciam saber o que estavam fazendo.

They seemed to know what they were doing.

Eles pareciam estar em apuros.

They seemed to be in trouble.

Para mim, eles pareciam bastante calmos.

To me, they seemed quite calm.

— Vítima do Passado (1996)

Eles pareciam ser toda a população da cidade.

They seemed to be the entire population of the city.

— A História Pessoal de David Copperfield (2019)

Eles pareciam estar observando algo.

They seemed to be watching something.