parece mentira

it seems unbelievable

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it seems unbelievable Used to express surprise or disbelief. Literally, it means “it seems like a lie.” The form “parezca mentira” is used after expressions such as “aunque” (although/even though).

SP: Parece mentira que ya sea diciembre.

EN: It’s hard to believe it’s already December.

Hasta parece mentira lo rápido que pasa el tiempo.

It's almost unbelievable how fast time passes.

Parece mentira que tenga tanta edad.

It’s hard to believe that I’m this old.

Parece mentira.

It's hard to believe.

— Todo sobre mi madre (1999)

Parece mentira que estemos en otoño.

It’s hard to believe we’re in autumn.

Parece mentira que tú digas eso.

It's unbelievable that you would say that.

— Hable con ella (2002)