Similar (en. Similar)
/siˈmilar/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to two or more things that share common characteristics.
Juan's painting is similar to his master's.
La pintura de Juan es similar a la de su maestro.
Indicates a relationship of similarity between objects, ideas, or situations.
Both problems are similar in their approach.
Ambos problemas son similares en su enfoque.
Used to describe an analogy or comparison between two elements.
The climate of this region is similar to that of the coast.
El clima de esta región es similar al de la costa.
Etymology
From the Latin 'similis', which means alike or similar.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Even so, they are similar.
Despite the obvious differences, there is a similarity.
Aun así, son similares
It's not that similar.
It indicates that there are more differences than similarities between two things.
No es tan similar
They are similar in many aspects.
Used to highlight the similarities in various characteristics.
Son similares en muchos aspectos
Related Words
similarity
The quality of being similar.
similitud
similarity
The relationship of similarity between two or more things.
semejanza
comparison
The act of evaluating the similarities and differences between two elements.
comparación
Slang Meanings
More or less the same
Among them, their way of dressing is more or less the same.
Entre ellos, su forma de vestir es más o menos igual.
Of the same type
The two movies are of the same type, although they are not identical.
Las dos películas son del mismo tipo, aunque no son iguales.