Ídem (en. Idem)

[ˈidem]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Word used to indicate that something is equal or repeated.
When they mentioned the same matter as yesterday, I simply responded: idem.
Cuando mencionaron el mismo asunto de ayer, simplemente respondí: ídem.
Expression used in documents to indicate that a previous reference is repeated.
In the report, 'idem' was used to save space in citations.
En el informe, se utilizó 'ídem' para economizar espacio en las citas.

Etymology

From Latin 'idem', which means 'the same'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

idem of the same
expression indicating that the same thing is being referred to on different occasions.
ídem de lo mismo
say idem
to reiterate what has been said before.
decir ídem
use idem
to employ the same reference or idea.
usar ídem

Related Words

equal
that presents no difference.
igual
same
that is the same in quantity or quality.
mismo
similar
that has things in common.
similar

Slang Meanings

Used in informal conversations to indicate full agreement.
When someone shares your opinion, you can say: 'idem'.
Cuando alguien opina lo mismo que tú, puedes decir: 'ídem'.
Used to abbreviate or imply that there is no need to repeat an idea.
If everyone already knows what happened, it's simply said: 'idem'.
Si ya todos saben lo que pasó, solo se dice: 'ídem'.