Semejantes (en. Similar)
/semeˈxantes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has resemblance or likeness to something.
The brothers are similar in the way they speak.
Los hermanos son semejantes en su forma de hablar.
That manifests itself in a manner similar to another thing.
The situations were so similar that I confused the memories.
Las situaciones eran tan semejantes que confundí los recuerdos.
That is characterized by similarity in certain features.
The car models are similar in design and aesthetics.
Los modelos de coche son semejantes en diseño y estética.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'similantem', which means 'similarities' or 'likenesses'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
similar thoughts
Ideas or reflections that have similarity.
semejantes pensamientos
similar circumstances
Situations that share similar characteristics.
semejantes circunstancias
Related Words
similarity
The quality of being similar or like.
semejanza
similarity
State of being similar in certain aspects.
similaridad
Slang Meanings
Refers to people who are very similar in attitude or appearance.
Those two are similar; they behave the same everywhere.
Esos dos son semeijantes, se comportan igual en todas partes.
Used colloquially to describe things or situations that turn out to be almost identical.
Both magazines have similar content; I can't choose between them.
Ambas revistas tienen contenido semejante; no puedo elegir entre ellas.