Confusing Ser and Estar

Unlike most Spanish adjectives, 'igual' (and 'iguales') is used for both masculine and feminine nouns. You only need to worry about making it plural.

Gender Doesn't Change

You almost always use 'iguales' with the verb 'ser' (to be) to state that two things share the same quality or identity: 'Ellas son iguales.'

Use with 'Ser'

Use 'iguales' to compare two groups of things. If you are comparing two *single* things, use the singular form 'igual': 'Este libro es igual a ese.'

Comparing Items

Extremely common. This is the standard plural form of 'igual' (same/equal).

Mixing Indicative and Subjunctive

This specific verb form, 'iguales,' is used when you are giving an indirect negative command or expressing a wish or doubt directed at an informal 'you' (tú). It requires a word like 'que' (that) or a verb expressing emotion first.

The Subjunctive 'Tú' Form

Less common, used primarily in formal or conditional speech contexts.

'Iguales' is the most common way to say 'equal,' 'the same,' or 'alike' for plural nouns in Spanish. It also functions as a specific subjunctive form of the verb 'igualar' (to match).

igualar

Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations