Igual (en. Equal)
/iˈɣwal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Of the same nature.
Both answers are equally valid.
Las dos respuestas son igual de válidas.
That does not differ in quantity or number.
The prices are the same in both stores.
Los precios son iguales en ambas tiendas.
That has the same rank or category.
Both students are equal in their academic achievements.
Ambos estudiantes son iguales en sus logros académicos.
Etymology
From Latin 'aequalis', which means 'level' or 'even'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
equal to
equivalent to something.
igual a
the same as
in the same way as.
igual que
to be equal
to have the same validity or condition.
ser igual
Related Words
equality
Balance or lack of discrimination between things or people.
igualdad
likewise
in the same way or to the same degree.
igualmente
Slang Meanings
That's right.
Do you think it's okay? - Yes, me too.
¿Te parece bien? - Sí, igual.
The same.
I don't feel like going out. - Me neither.
No tengo ganas de salir. - Yo igual.