Semejanza (en. Similarity)
/se.me.'xan.za/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Quality of being similar or alike.
The resemblance between the two paintings is surprising.
La semejanza entre los dos cuadros es sorprendente.
Common feature shared by two or more elements.
The resemblance in their behaviors is notable.
La semejanza en sus comportamientos es notable.
Similar aspect in different contexts.
Despite the distance, there is a resemblance in their cultures.
A pesar de la distancia, hay una semejanza en sus culturas.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'similitas', which means similarity.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to keep similarities to oneself
To avoid discussing similarities in a debate or conversation.
guardarse las semejanzas
in resemblance to
In a similar way to; comparing with.
en semejanza a
there is no resemblance
Indicates that there is nothing in common.
no hay semejanza
Related Words
similarity
Relationship of similarity between two or more things.
similitud
compare
To examine the characteristics of something in relation to another.
comparar
analogy
Relationship of resemblance between different things.
analogía
Slang Meanings
Same vibe
They both write about the same thing; it's the same vibe.
Ambos escriben sobre lo mismo, es el mismo rollo.
Similar vibe
The place has a similar vibe to that café we visited.
El lugar tiene una vibe similar a aquel café que visitamos.