1. The actual, genuine, or true physical presentation or look of something or someone, as opposed to what is perceived, assumed, or artificially presented
Despite her glamorous makeup, her real appearance was quite simple.
Apesar de sua maquiagem glamourosa, sua aparência real era bastante simples.
2. The genuine external form or aspect of an object, concept, or phenomenon in reality
The real appearance of the building differs from the architectural renderings.
A aparência real do edifício difere dos renderings arquitetônicos.