Igual
Example: Aunque somos diferentes, tratamos de ser siempre igual.
Definition
"Igual" is an adverb or adjective in Spanish meaning 'equal' or 'the same.' It describes things or people that have no differences in quantity, quality, or status. For example, in the phrase 'Aunque somos diferentes, tratamos de ser siempre igual,' it implies striving to be always the same or equal.
Etymology
The Spanish word "igual" comes from the Latin word 'aequalis,' which means 'equal' or 'level.' Did you know that 'aequalis' is also the root of the English word 'equal'? Over time, the pronunciation and spelling shifted to become 'igual' in Spanish, keeping its original meaning.
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"Igual" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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