no parece

doesn't seem

→ no
phrase Very common #1,559
doesn't seem Used to express that something does not appear to be true or likely. It can be followed by an adjective or noun, an infinitive, or que plus a clause.
SP: No parece una buena idea.
EN: It doesn't seem like a good idea.

No parece que hayas estado aquí semanas.

You don't look like you've been here for weeks.

— Return to Silent Hill (2026)

Ciertamente, Tom no parece interesado.

Certainly, Tom doesn't seem interested.

Tom no parece entender lo que Mary trata de decir.

Tom doesn't seem to understand what Mary is trying to say.

Esa no parece la cara de alguien que está de acuerdo.

That doesn't look like the face of someone who agrees.

— Perfect Blue (1998)

Eso no parece muy difícil.

That doesn't seem very difficult.

— La historia interminable (1984)

No parece contenta de verme.

She doesn't seem happy to see me.

— Una jornada particular (1977)

No parece tan difícil como antes.

It doesn’t seem as difficult as before.

Tom no parece feliz.

Tom doesn't seem happy.

No parece el tipo de hombre para este trabajo.

He doesn't seem like the right type of man for this job.

— No hay otra opción (2025)

No parece un trato muy bueno.

It doesn't seem like a very good deal.

— Drácula (2025)

Tom no parece querer nuestra ayuda, ¿verdad?

Tom doesn’t seem to want our help, does he?

No parece grabado a través de un cristal.

It doesn't look like it was recorded through glass.

— Caché (Escondido) (2005)

No parece, es.

It may not seem like it, but it is.

No parece mucho.

It doesn't seem like much.

— Mystic River (2003)

No parece nada duro.

It doesn't seem hard at all.

— Kung Fu Sion (2004)

Usted no parece especialmente complacido.

You don't seem particularly pleased.

Esto no parece propio de ti.

This doesn't seem like you.

— Un simple accidente (2025)

Ella no parece contenta de verme.

She doesn’t seem happy to see me.

No parece que pase nada por aquí.

Nothing seems to be happening around here.

Lazlo no parece contento.

Lazlo doesn't seem happy.

— La vida de los otros (2006)

No parece alegrarse de vernos.

He/She doesn’t seem happy to see us.

No parece demasiado bueno.

It doesn't look too good.

— Malcolm X (1992)

No parece tan grave.

It doesn't seem that serious.

— Roofman: Un ladrón en el tejado (2025)

Tom no parece interesado.

Tom doesn't seem interested.

No parece una bomba.

It doesn't look like a bomb.

— Buena suerte, pásalo bien, no mueras (2026)

Tom no parece saber quiénes somos.

Tom doesn't seem to know who we are.

No parece haber sido enterrado en secreto.

It does not appear to have been buried in secret.

— Hierro 3 (2004)

Ese hombre me resulta familiar, no parece un extraño aunque no recuerdo de qué lo conozco.

That man seems familiar to me; he doesn't seem like a stranger, although I can't remember how I know him.

Tom no parece viejo.

Tom doesn't look old.

No parece muy divertido, ¿verdad?

It doesn't seem very fun, does it?

No parece preocupada.

She doesn't seem worried.

— Decision to Leave (2022)

Simplemente no parece probable.

It simply doesn't seem likely.

Sí, pero esto no parece correcto.

Yes, but this doesn't seem right.

— Bugonia (2025)

Usted no parece un psiquiatra.

You don't look like a psychiatrist.

— Open Your Eyes (1997)

No parece que haya prisa.

There doesn't seem to be any rush.

Desde acá arriba, no parece que estés al mando de un carajo.

From up here, it doesn't look like you're in charge of anything.

— Jungla de cristal (1988)

Verónica no parece comprender cómo llegó a esta situación.

Veronica doesn't seem to understand how she got into this situation.

— Ahora me ves 3 (2025)

Tom no parece convencido.

Tom doesn't seem convinced.

No parece comprender lo serio que es esto.

He doesn't seem to understand how serious this is.

No parece tan absurdo.

It doesn't seem that absurd.

No parece difícil.

It doesn’t seem difficult.

Desde fuera no parece una cárcel.

From the outside it doesn't look like a prison.

— Hable con ella (2002)

No parece tu tipo ¡No pretendo casarme con ella!

She doesn’t seem like your type. I’m not planning to marry her!

— Do You Thing (2001)

Tom no parece muy feliz.

Tom doesn't seem very happy.

No parece feliz sin embargo.

They don't seem happy, though.

— Piku (2015)

Para alguien que se supone que es un experto, usted no parece saber mucho.

For someone who is supposed to be an expert, you don’t seem to know much.

No parece una plaza no hay ni un arbusto.

It doesn't look like a square—there isn't even a bush.

— Una segunda madre (2015)

Tom no parece ser feliz.

Tom doesn't seem to be happy.

Eso, en verdad, no parece posible.

That really doesn't seem possible.

No parece justo.

It doesn't seem fair.

No parece más grande que el Mauretania.

It doesn't look any bigger than the Mauretania.

— Titanic (1997)

Usted no parece especialmente complacida.

You don't seem particularly pleased.

Esto no parece muy prometedor, hijo.

This doesn't look very promising, son.

— Hellfire (2026)

A Calcifer no parece importarle.

Calcifer doesn't seem to care.

— El castillo ambulante (2004)

Cuando la eternidad está en juego, una vida esperando no parece nada.

When eternity is at stake, a lifetime of waiting seems like nothing.

— Eternity (2025)

Ya decía que esto no parece normal.

I already said this doesn't seem normal.

— El conformista (1971)

No parece que tenga un arma.

He doesn't appear to have a weapon.

— Turno de noche (2026)

Tom no parece entender porqué él tiene que hacer eso.

Tom doesn't seem to understand why he has to do that.

No parece correcto.

It doesn't seem right.

No parece tan grande.

It doesn’t seem that big.

Tom no parece haber tenido ni idea de que esto iba a suceder.

Tom doesn't seem to have had any idea that this was going to happen.

Tom no parece querer tener nada que ver conmigo.

Tom doesn't seem to want anything to do with me.

No parece.

It doesn't look like it.

— El tiempo contigo (2019)

La juventud de por aquí no parece ayudar mucho.

The young people around here don't seem to be much help.

— Ha vuelto (2015)

No parece posible, ¿verdad?

It doesn't seem possible, does it?

Usted no parece tener miedo, ¿verdad?

You don't seem to be afraid, do you?

— Deseo, peligro (2007)

Él no parece alegrarse de verme.

He doesn't seem happy to see me.

No parece que fuera nada bueno.

It doesn't seem like it was anything good.

— Mystic River (2003)

Vale, esto no parece seguro.

Okay, this doesn't seem safe.

— Una batalla tras otra (2025)

Esto no parece tener sentido.

This doesn't seem to make sense.

Ella no parece feliz.

She doesn't seem happy.

Bien, no parece de acuerdo.

Well, he doesn't seem to agree.

— Ha vuelto (2015)

No parece complicado.

It doesn't seem complicated.

No parece serio.

It doesn't seem serious.

No parece demasiado, ¿a que no?

It doesn't seem like too much, does it?

Aquí no parece que tengan muchos clientes.

They don't seem to have many customers here.

— Deseo, peligro (2007)

No parece tan malo.

It doesn’t seem so bad.

Tom no parece llevarse bien con nadie.

Tom doesn't seem to get along with anyone.

No parece estar solo.

He doesn't seem to be alone.

— El castillo en el cielo (1986)

No parece una mala persona.

He doesn't seem like a bad person.

— Jojo Rabbit (2019)

Tom no parece ser canadiense.

Tom doesn't seem to be Canadian.

No parece invierno.

It doesn't feel like winter.

— El mundo (2004)

Desafortunadamente, no parece que sea verdad.

Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be true.

Mi pobre Luigi no parece contento en absoluto.

My poor Luigi doesn't seem happy at all.

— Fellini, ocho y medio (1963)

Sencillamente no parece posible.

It simply doesn’t seem possible.

Esto no parece buena idea.

This doesn't seem like a good idea.

— Secret Sunshine (2007)

La expresión personal no parece que sea uno de sus problemas.

Personal expression doesn't seem to be one of their problems.

— Star Trek II: La ira de Khan (1982)