parece mentira

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “it seems like a lie”.

Phrase

parece mentira

1. it's hard to believe

   Parece mentira que tus tíos se hayan divorciado.

   It's hard to believe that your aunt and uncle have divorced.

   Parece mentira que el concierto sea divertido.

   It's hard to believe that the concert would be fun.

   Parece mentira que la cantante se haya subido una nave espacial.

   It's hard to believe that the singer has gotten on a spacecraft.

Usage notes

• Usually used as "parece mentira que + subjunctive" because it expresses doubt.

Related terms

• parecer