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it's identical to

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (is the same as; third person singular)

a. it's identical to

¿Dónde te compraste ese vestido? Es igual que el mío.Where did you buy that dress? It's identical to mine.

b. is identical to

Ese reloj es igual que el de Ana. Es hasta del mismo color.That watch is identical to Ana's. It's even the same color.

c. it's just like

Compré una computadora nueva. Es igual que la de Mark.I got a new computer. It's just like Mark's.

d. is just like

Este pastel es igual que la receta de mi abuela.This cake is just like my grandma's recipe.

2. (is physically similar to; third person singular)

a. he looks just like (masculine)

¿Ese de la foto es Óscar? Pues es igual que su primo.Is Oscar that one in the photo? Well, he looks just like his cousin.

b. she looks just like (feminine)

Yo a Gloria no la conozco. - La reconocerás enseguida porque es igual que su hermana.I haven't met Gloria. - You'll recognize her right away because she looks just like her sister.

c. looks just like

Su novio es igual que Brad Pitt.Her boyfriend looks just like Brad Pitt.

3. (has the same personality as; third person singular)

a. he's just like (masculine)

Es igual que su esposa, un engreído. - Sí, son tal para cual.He's just like his wife, a bighead. - Yes, they're two of a kind.

b. she's just like (feminine)

Es igual que su padre, tiene el mismo mal genio.She's just like her father, as bad-tempered as he is.

c. is just like

En ese sentido, Rosa es igual que tú.In that respect, Rosa is just like you.

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(are physically similar to; second person singular)

a. you look just like

Es igual que su difunta tía, que en paz descanse. Me parece que la estoy viendo.You look just like your late aunt, God rest her soul. It seems to me as if I'm looking at her.

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(have the same personality as; second person singular)

a. you're just like

Si me permite decírselo, es igual que su abuelo. Ha heredado su tenacidad.If you don't mind my saying so, you're just like your grandfather. You've inherited his tenacity.

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