This is the 750th most frequent Portuguese word.
parece
"Seems" or "appears."
In this sentence, the word 'parece' is used as a verb meaning 'to seem', describing someone's external appearance or inferred state based on observation.
Ele parece cansado após o treino.
He seems tired after the workout.
Here, 'parece' is employed to express an inference or a belief based on available evidence.
Parece que vai chover a qualquer momento.
It seems like it's going to rain at any moment.
In this example, 'parece' is used to suggest a subjective judgment or impression about the ending of the movie.