Iguales (en. Equals)

/iɡwa̞les/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Having the same value, quantity, or quality.
The two results are equal.
Los dos resultados son iguales.
Having the same function or purpose.
Both projects are equal in their objective.
Ambos proyectos son iguales en su objetivo.
Having the same characteristics or properties.
The two houses are equal in design.
Las dos casas son iguales en diseño.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'aequales', which means 'equal'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be equal
To have the same characteristics or conditions.
ser iguales
to treat everyone equally
To give the same treatment to all people.
tratar a todos por igual
to think alike
To have the same opinion or perspective.
pensar igual

Related Words

equality
Condition of being equal, especially in rights.
igualdad
equalize
To make something equal to another thing.
igualar
equally
In the same way; likewise.
igualmente

Slang Meanings

Expression used when something has no differences.
It's all the same, don't worry.
Es todo igual, no te preocupes.
In some contexts, it is used to indicate indifference.
I don't care, whatever you decide is fine.
Me da igual, lo que tú decidas está bien.