Idéntico (en. Identical)

/iˈðentiko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That presents no differences with respect to something or someone.
The twins are identical in their appearance.
Los gemelos son idénticos en su apariencia.
That has the same nature or quality as another.
These two theories are identical in their approach.
Estas dos teorías son idénticas en su planteamiento.
Synonym of equal in certain contexts.
The result was identical to what was expected.
El resultado fue idéntico al esperado.

Etymology

From Latin 'identicus', which means 'equal' or 'identical'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

identical to each other
That two or more elements are the same or very similar.
idéntico entre sí
identical to
That it is equal to something specific.
idéntico a

Related Words

identity
Set of characteristics that define an individual or thing.
identidad
resemble
To make something similar or alike to something else.
asemejar
similarity
Quality of being similar or alike.
similitud

Slang Meanings

In slang, it is used to refer to something that is copied exactly.
That design is identical to that of the famous brand.
Ese diseño es idéntico al de la marca famosa.
Used among friends to indicate that someone resembles another person excessively.
That boy is identical to his brother, I can't believe it.
Ese chico es idéntico a su hermano, no puedo creerlo.