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"Igual que" is a phrase which is often translated as "like", and "igual a" is a phrase which is often translated as "the same as". Learn more about the difference between "igual que" and "igual a" below.
igual que(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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b. just like
Esta langosta es riquísima, igual que las que tenemos en mi tierra.This lobster's great, just like the ones we have in my homeland.
c. the same as
El estado del paciente es igual que ayer.The patient's condition is the same as yesterday.
igual a(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. the same as
Esas botas son exactamente iguales a las que llevaba Lady Gaga en su actuación.Those boots are exactly the same as the ones Lady Gaga was wearing at her performance.
c. just like
José es igual a su hermano. Los dos tienen la misma nariz y la misma boca.Jose looks just like his brother. They both have the same nose and mouth.
Eres igual a tu padre. Los dos tienen el mismo carácter.You're just like your father. You both have the same temper.
d. identical to
Esa computadora de la vidriera es igual a la mía.That computer in the shop window is identical to mine.
