This is the 6190th most frequent Spanish word.
aparentemente
Apparently.
Here, 'aparentemente' is used to introduce a perception or idea that might not be fully accurate.
Aparentemente, el gato estaba durmiendo, pero realmente estaba alerta.
Apparently, the cat was sleeping, but it was really alert.
In this context, 'aparentemente' highlights a contrast between an appearance and an underlying truth.
Las instrucciones eran aparentemente claras, pero todavía confundieron a muchas personas.
The instructions were apparently clear, but they still confused many people.
Used here, 'aparentemente' serves to propose a plausible explanation based on observations.