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The meaning of the Spanish word "igual" and how you use it

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igual
(adv.) the same; [in] the same way
Ildu

Ildu

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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Eres igual que siempre .
You are the same as always.
Ella se ve igual después de tantos años .
She looks the same after so many years.
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"If You Want to Say Goodbye" - Franco de Vita
cuando ya nada será igual .
when now nothing will be the same.
"If You Want to Say Goodbye" - Franco de Vita
cuando ya nada será igual .
when now nothing will be the same.
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Yo estoy igual . Ya , chaíto .
I feel the same. OK, bye-bye.
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Igual...que
(phrase) the same as; just like
Ildu

Ildu

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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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El carro de Juan es igual que el mío .
Juan's car is the same as mine.
Mi perro es igual que el tuyo .
My dog is just like yours.
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Frozen - Trailer
Igual que un lindo bebé unicornio .
Just like an adorable baby unicorn.
All Spaniards Dream Of ...
Igual que un francés pues puede soñar con una fábrica de tortillas .
Just like a Frenchman well can dream about an omelette factory.
Interstellar - Trailer
Igual que nosotros .
Just like us.
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3
al...igual...que
(phrase) the same as; in the manner of; just like
Adrián Camacho

Adrián Camacho

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Adrián is a SP language assistant, EN-SP content localizer, and EN tutor living in Guadalajara, Mexico. He holds a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures and has worked in language-learning for almost 10 years.
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Ellos pueden cantar al igual que nosotros .
They can sing the same as us.
Ellos pueden dormir al igual que un gato .
They can sleep just like a cat.
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The Benefits of Reading Aloud
Al igual que con muchas de las habilidades que usamos
Just like with many of the abilities that we use
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Porque , al igual que , a mí me pasaba igual .
Because, just like you, the same thing happened to me.
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al igual que los virus y resfriados que producen los comunes estornudos .
just like the virus and colds that produce the common sneezes.
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igual...a
(phrase) (fem./masc.) (sing.) the same as; just like
Ildu

Ildu

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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Eres igual a mi hermana .
You're just like my sister.
Tu ropa es igual a la mía .
Your clothes are just like mine.
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42 Things Moms Say
Eres igual a tu papá .
You're the same as your dad.
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El tamaño es igual a tu puño .
The size is the same as your fist.
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tienen un sonido igual a la " th " en inglés .
have a sound the same as the "th" in English.
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5
Da...igual
(expression) (present) it makes no difference; it's all the same (lit. it gives the same)
Adrián Camacho

Adrián Camacho

Content Editor
Adrián is a SP language assistant, EN-SP content localizer, and EN tutor living in Guadalajara, Mexico. He holds a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures and has worked in language-learning for almost 10 years.
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¿ Cuál prefieres ? / Da igual .
Which one do you prefer? / It makes no difference.
Da igual si te esfuerzas o no , el profesor pone a todos la misma nota .
It's all the same if you make an effort or not, the teacher gives everyone the same mark.
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Why Do Waves Arrive in a Straight Line?
Da igual desde qué lugar mirar el mar , las olas siempre se mueven en línea recta hacia la playa .
It's the same which place you look at the sea from, the waves always move in a straight line towards the beach.
Nacho's Unforgettable Day
Da igual que seas muy bueno porque siempre se puede mejorar .
It's all the same if you're very good because one can always improve.
"Man or Muppet" - Disney's The Muppets
He decidido ya cambiar . / Me da igual que nadie confíe en nosotros .
I've decided now to change. / It makes no difference to me that nobody trusts us.
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