Dar igual
Example: Me da igual qué película veamos esta noche.
Definition
"Dar igual" is a Spanish expression meaning to be indifferent or not to matter to someone. It is used when a person has no preference or concern about a particular choice or outcome, as in "Me da igual qué película veamos esta noche," meaning "I don't mind which movie we watch tonight."
Etymology
The expression "dar igual" literally translates to "to give equal" in English. Its origin lies in combining the verb "dar" (to give) with the adjective "igual" (equal), implying that the options are all 'equally given' or the same in importance. Over time, it evolved into an idiomatic phrase expressing indifference or lack of preference in Spanish.
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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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