Dar igual
Example: Me da igual qué película veamos esta noche.
Definition
"Dar igual" is a Spanish phrase used to express indifference or lack of preference about a choice or outcome, as in the example "Me da igual qué película veamos esta noche," meaning one does not care which movie is watched tonight.
Etymology
The phrase "dar igual" literally translates to "to give equal" in English. It combines the verb "dar" (to give) with the adjective "igual" (equal), reflecting the idea that the result or option is treated as equally acceptable or unimportant. Its usage evolved colloquially to express indifference or neutrality.
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"Dar igual" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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