Example: Me da igual qué película veamos esta noche.
Definition
"Dar igual" is a Spanish expression used to indicate indifference or lack of preference towards something. For example, in the phrase 'Me da igual qué película veamos esta noche,' it means 'I don't mind which movie we watch tonight,' expressing that the choice does not matter.
Translations
to make no difference
om het even zijn
ser igual
être égal
egal sein
Etymology
The expression "dar igual" literally translates to 'to give equal,' implying that the outcome or option provided is of equal value or importance to the speaker. This phrase combines the verb 'dar' (to give) with the adjective 'igual' (equal), forming a colloquial way to express indifference in Spanish.
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"Dar igual" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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to make no difference