aparentemente
adverbCEFR B2
What does “aparentemente” mean in English?
seemingly, apparently — according to appearances; as far as can be seen or judged
seemingly, apparently — according to appearances; as far as can be seen or judged (aparentemente positivo, aparentemente sencillo)
Example sentences
Aparentemente, nadie sabía nada del asunto.
Apparently, no one knew anything about the matter.
El problema fue, aparentemente, resuelto.
The problem was, apparently, resolved.
Aparentemente todo funcionaba con normalidad.
Apparently everything was working normally.
How to use it
'Aparentemente' means apparently or seemingly — used to express that something appears to be the case but may not truly be so. It is a sentence adverb in formal registers. Distinguish from 'evidentemente' (evidently, more certain) and 'obviamente' (obviously).
Common mistake
Don't use 'aparentemente' where you mean evidently — 'aparentemente' implies doubt about appearances, 'evidentemente' implies it is clear and certain.