"Al igual que"?

Question

I'm not sure what al or igual means when put together. 'To the equal" doesn't make since.

Answer 1

"Al igual que" serves to liken two concepts or situations. It is used in a similar manner to "like" or "as". For example:

"Los Mexicanos, al igual que los Puertorriqueños, se sienten muy orgullosos de su cultura. " - "Mexicans , like Puertoricans, feel very proud of their culture"

"Julian demuestra un alto nivel académico, al igual que Marianne" - "Julian displays a high academic level, as does Marianne".

Good to know. Thanks, Gekkosan! - danrivera, May 3, 2010

Answer 2

It looks to me like it would be translated as "To what equal?" (¿Al igual qué?)

Similar to saying that nothing can compare to it.

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Or maybe as a math term? Saying, "What is the result?".

Answer 3

How is it used in a sentence? Then, maybe we can help understand the meaning a little better

However, i agree with Dan if that's all to the sentence.