The Conditional Mood of parecerse is used to express what would seem or appear to be the case, for example: Me parecería que estás cansado. (It would seem to me that you are tired.)

Parecerse is a regular verb, meaning its conjugations in the Conditional follow the typical pattern for -er verbs.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Confiar (to trust) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The Conditional (Indicative) of parecerse is used to express what would or could happen in hypothetical situations involving resemblance or similarity.

To resemble or look like: For example, Si fuera más alto, me parecería a mi hermano. (If I were taller, I would resemble my brother.)

To seem or appear: For example, Te parecerías más joven si te cortaras el pelo. (You would seem younger if you cut your hair.)

To be similar: For example, Sus ideas se me parecerían si no fuera tan cerrada de mente. (Her ideas would seem similar to me if she weren’t so closed-minded.)

Colloquial usage: For example, ¡No me parecería ni loco! (I wouldn’t do that even if I were crazy!)

Examples

Examples of Confiar in the Conditional Mood

¿Te parecería mejor ir al cine o quedarnos en casa? (Would you prefer to go to the movies or stay home?)

A mi amiga no le parecería apropiado usar esa ropa para la entrevista de trabajo. (My friend wouldn’t think it’s appropriate to wear that outfit for the job interview.)

Si me parecería que estás cansado, puedo manejar yo en el camino de regreso. (If it seems to me that you’re tired, I can drive on the way back.)

¿Te parecería grosero rechazar la invitación de esa manera? (Would you think it’s rude to decline the invitation like that?)

A los niños les parecería divertido jugar en el parque después de la escuela. (The kids would think it’s fun to play at the park after school.)

Si me parecería que estás mintiendo, tendría que reconsiderar nuestra amistad. (If it seems to me that you’re lying, I’d have to reconsider our friendship.)

¿Te parecería una buena idea pedir un aumento de sueldo en este momento? (Would you think it’s a good idea to ask for a raise right now?)

A mi mamá no le parecería apropiado que use esas palabras groseras. (My mom wouldn’t think it’s appropriate for me to use those rude words.)

Si me parecería que estás enfermo, te recomendaría ir al médico. (If it seems to me that you’re sick, I’d recommend going to the doctor.)

¿Te parecería justo que todos pagáramos la misma cantidad por la cena? (Would you think it’s fair for all of us to pay the same amount for dinner?)

A los turistas les parecería interesante visitar los museos de la ciudad. (The tourists would find it interesting to visit the city’s museums.)

Si me parecería que estás estresado, podríamos tomar un descanso y relajarnos. (If it seems to me that you’re stressed, we could take a break and relax.)

¿Te parecería una buena inversión comprar una casa en este momento? (Would you think it’s a good investment to buy a house right now?)

A mi jefe no le parecería profesional que llegue tarde a las reuniones. (My boss wouldn’t think it’s professional for me to arrive late to meetings.)

Si me parecería que estás aburrido, podríamos buscar algo divertido que hacer. (If it seems to me that you’re bored, we could look for something fun to do.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Confiar (to trust) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Conditional mood is also known as the Simple Conditional, Conditional Simple, Would Tense, or Future of the Past in English, and as Condicional Simple, Pospretérito, Potencial Simple, or Condicional de Indicativo in Spanish.