Igualito (en. Exactly the same)
iɡwaˈlito
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Diminutive of 'igual', which expresses similarity or equality to a lesser degree.
The dress is just like the one I wore yesterday.
El vestido es igualito al que llevaba ayer.
It is used colloquially to emphasize accuracy in comparison.
That car is just like mine.
Ese coche es igualito al mío.
Indicates that something is almost identical.
The test I took is just like yours.
La prueba que hice es igualita a la tuya.
Etymology
Diminutive of 'igual', from Latin 'aequalis'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
just like
in the same way or with the same characteristics as
igualito a
there is nothing just like
nothing is exactly the same
no hay nada igualito
to be just like
to be identical to something or someone
ser igualito
Related Words
igual
that shows no differences
igual
similarity
similar or resemblance between two things
similitud
identical
exactly the same
idéntico
Slang Meanings
Something that is very similar in a humorous way.
That guy is just like a celebrity.
Ese tipo es igualito a un famoso.
It is used to make funny comparisons.
The food in this place is just like my grandma's.
La comida de este lugar es igualita a la de mi abuela.