Semejante (en. Such)

/semeˈxante/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is similar or comparable to another thing.
The results of both tests are similar.
Los resultados de ambas pruebas son semejantes.
That shows common properties or characteristics.
The two theories are similar in their approach.
Las dos teorías son semejantes en su enfoque.
That is the same or almost the same in some aspects.
The living conditions in these two cities are similar.
Las condiciones de vida en estas dos ciudades son semejantes.

Etymology

From the Latin 'similans', which means 'similar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

similar to
indicates that something is similar to another.
semejante a
there is no similar
means that there is no equal or comparable.
no hay semejante

Related Words

similarity
relationship of similarity between things.
similitud
comparative
that is used for making comparisons.
comparativo

Slang Meanings

Something that is extremely similar or equivalent in an informal situation.
That movie is similar to the other one I saw last week.
Esa película es semejante a la otra que vi la semana pasada.
Used in contexts to indicate that something is equally good or bad.
Both options are similar, so choose the one you like best.
Ambas opciones son semejantes, así que elige la que más te guste.