Today’s Spanish word of the day is “igual”. It can be used as an adjective or adverb translating as “equal” or “the same”.
It comes the same Latin root as the English word “equal”.
“Igual” is quite a versatile word, and it doesn’t always mean exactly “the same” or “equal”. For example, it can mean “anyway” in phrases such as “Voy a ir igual” (I’m going to go anyway).
Example Sentences
Juan camina igual de rápido que María.
Juan walks just as fast as Maria.
Los hermanos siempre se visten igual.
The brothers always dress the same.
Ya sé que no quieres venir, pero voy a invitarte igual.
I know you don’t want to come, but I’m going to invite you anyway.
Todos tenemos los mismos derechos. Somos iguales ante la ley.
We all have the same rights. We are equal before the law.
Los dos vestidos son iguales, pero en diferentes colores.
Both dresses are the same, but in different colors.
