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"Igual" is an adjective which is often translated as "equal", and "superior" is an adjective which is often translated as "superior". Learn more about the difference between "igual" and "superior" below.
igual(
ee
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gwahl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. equal
Todos somos iguales en esta casa y todos tenemos que cooperar con los quehaceres domésticos.We are all equal in this house, and we all have to help with the chores.
3. (similar)
5. (regular)
6. (sports)
b. level (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Los Spurs y Golden State van iguales.The Spurs and Golden State are level.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
8. (possibly)
9. (anyway)
a. just the same
LuÃs pidió disculpas pero la maestra lo castigó igual.Luis apologized, but the teacher punished him just the same.
b. still
Pagué la cuota a tiempo pero me cobraron recargos igual.I paid my dues on time, but was still charged late fees.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
10. (mathematics)
a. equal sign (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Esto debe ser un signo de mayor, no de igual.This should be a greater than symbol, not an equal sign.
b. equals sign (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
No se olviden de poner el igual en el problema.Don't forget to write the equals sign in the problem.
los iguales
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
12. (colloquial) (lottery) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. lottery tickets
Compré unos iguales cuando estaba en Valencia.I bought some lottery tickets when I was in Valencia.
superior(
soo
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peh
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ryohr
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (better)
a. superior
Nuestra carne es superior porque nuestras vacas no son criadas en lotes de engorde.Our meat is superior because our cows are not raised in feedlots.
a. excellent
Este vino está bien, pero el que trajiste es superior.This wine is okay, but the one you brought is excellent.
3. (above)
4. (religious)
a. superior
Mi hermano es el monje superior del monasterio local.My brother is the superior monk of the local monastery.
a. superior
Aunque eran superiores en número, las tropas británicas fueron derrotadas.Although they were superior in number, the British troops were defeated.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
7. (boss)
a. superior
Mi superior me hace ir a trabajar incluso cuando estoy enfermo.My superior makes me go to work even when I'm sick.
8. (religious)
a. superior
El superior de la abadÃa está a cargo del proyecto de construcción del monasterio.The superior of the abbey is in charge of the monastery building project.
b. mother superior (feminine)
La superiora dijo que iba a rezar por mi esposo enfermo.The mother superior said she will pray for my sick husband.
