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"The same thing" is a noun which is often translated as "lo mismo", and "the same" is a phrase which is often translated as "el mismo". Learn more about the difference between "the same thing" and "the same" below.
the same thing(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. lo mismo
Does hot chocolate sound good right now? - You know, I was thinking the same thing.Es un buen momento para beber un chocolate caliente, ¿no te parece? - Sabes, estaba pensando lo mismo.
the same(
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seym
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. el mismo (masculine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
My friend and I have the same birthday.Mi amigo y yo tenemos el mismo cumpleaños.
b. la misma (feminine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I'm wearing the same clothes as yesterday.Llevo puesta la misma ropa que ayer.
c. los mismos (masculine or mixed gender) (plural)
A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., bienvenidos).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
I have had the same friends for many years.Hace muchos años que tengo los mismos amigos.
d. las mismas (feminine) (plural)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
We don't agree on everything, but we have the same opinions on a lot of things.No coincidimos en todo, pero tenemos las mismas opiniones sobre muchas cosas.
a. lo mismo (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
I'd like the chicken fajitas, please. - Same for me.Quiero las fajitas de pollo, por favor. - Lo mismo para mí.
b. la misma (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
The house isn't the same when you're gone.La casa no es la misma cuando no estás.
a. por igual
Mom, who's your favorite? - I love you all the same, sweetie.Mamá, ¿quién es tu favorito? - Los quiero a todos por igual, cielo.
