Mesma (en. Same)

/ˈmes.ma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Refers to something that is equal or identical to another thing.
The same story is told in different ways.
La mesma historia se cuenta de diferentes maneras.
Used to emphasize the identity of a subject.
That same person was the one who helped me yesterday.
Esa mesma persona fue quien me ayudó ayer.

Etymology

From Latin 'ipsum' which means 'the same'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the same thing
an expression that indicates it is the same.
la mesma cosa
at the same hour
indicates that two events occur at the same time.
a la mesma hora
the same idea
to point out that the idea is equal to another previously mentioned.
la mesma idea

Related Words

same
that is equal to another thing.
mismo
equal
that shows no differences.
igual
identical
that is exactly the same in every aspect.
idéntico

Slang Meanings

In some dialects, it can colloquially refer to something that is always done the same way.
You always arrive late, that's the same story as always.
Siempre llegas tarde, esa es la mesma historia de siempre.
It can be used in a fun context to emphasize repeated actions.
That place is always full, it's the same thing every weekend.
Ese lugar siempre está lleno, es la mesma cosa cada fin de semana.