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the same as

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phrase

1. (indistinguishable from)

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.

b. like

Tu carro es igual al de Isabel.

Your car is like Isabel's.

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.

e. equal to

Un minuto es igual a sesenta segundos.

One minute is equal to sixty seconds.

2. (mathematics)

a. equal to

Dos por cuatro es igual a ocho.

Two times four is equal to eight.