iguales
“iguales” means “equal” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
equal, the same, alikeAlso: identical
📝 In Action
Todos los estudiantes tienen oportunidades iguales.
A2All the students have equal opportunities.
Mis zapatos nuevos son exactamente iguales a los viejos.
A1My new shoes are exactly the same as the old ones.
Si los resultados son iguales, ¿qué hacemos?
B1If the results are the same, what do we do?
Word Connections
that you match, that you level outAlso: that you equal
📝 In Action
No quiero que tú iguales mi récord; es imposible.
B2I don't want you to match my record; it's impossible.
Quizás necesites que iguales las baldosas antes de pintar.
C1Perhaps you need to level out the tiles before painting.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: iguales
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'iguales' as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin word *aequalis*, meaning 'uniform' or 'level.' It entered Spanish early and has maintained its core meaning of similarity and balance ever since.
First recorded: Around the 13th century (as 'igual')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'igual' and 'iguales'?
'Igual' is the singular form (used for one thing or two singular things being compared: 'Este es igual a ese'). 'Iguales' is the plural form (used for multiple things: 'Ellos son iguales').
Can 'iguales' be used as a noun?
While it is primarily an adjective, you might hear it used in phrases like 'los iguales' (the equals or the peers), but this usage is less common than the adjective form.