igualmente
/ee-gwal-MEN-te/
you too
When used as a polite response to a wish or greeting, igualmente means "you too," reciprocating the sentiment.
igualmente(adverb)
you too
?as a polite response to a greeting or wish
,likewise
?as a polite response
same to you
?as a reciprocal wish
📝 In Action
¡Que tengas un buen fin de semana! — ¡Igualmente!
A2Have a good weekend! — You too! / Likewise!
Fue un placer conocerte. — Igualmente.
A2It was a pleasure meeting you. — Likewise.
Espero que te vaya bien en el examen. — Gracias, ¡igualmente!
B1I hope the exam goes well for you. — Thanks, same to you!
💡 Grammar Points
A Quick Reply
Think of 'igualmente' as a shortcut for saying 'I wish the same thing to you.' It saves time and sounds much more natural than a longer sentence.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing with 'Similar'
Mistake: "Using 'similarmente' when you mean 'you too' in a conversation."
Correction: 'Igualmente' is the correct and standard conversational response. 'Similarmente' is too formal for simple replies.
⭐ Usage Tips
Politeness Standard
Always use 'igualmente' when someone offers you a compliment, a greeting, or a wish (like 'good luck' or 'have a nice day'). It is the standard polite reply.
Igualmente can mean "equally," referring to an equal amount or degree.
igualmente(adverb)
equally
?in an equal degree or amount
,similarly
?in the same way
just as much
?comparison of quantity or quality
📝 In Action
Ambos hermanos son talentosos; Juan canta bien, e igualmente, María toca el piano.
B2Both siblings are talented; Juan sings well, and similarly, Maria plays the piano.
La ley debe aplicarse igualmente a todos los ciudadanos.
B1The law must be applied equally to all citizens.
Los tres participantes contribuyeron igualmente al éxito del proyecto.
B1The three participants contributed equally to the project's success.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-mente' Ending
The '-mente' ending in Spanish is like the '-ly' ending in English. It turns the adjective 'igual' (equal/same) into the descriptive adverb 'igualmente' (equally/similarly).
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Comparisons
Use this meaning when you need to make a formal comparison between two actions or states, emphasizing that they are balanced or done to the same degree.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: igualmente
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'igualmente' to mean 'equally' (Definition 2)?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use 'igualmente' instead of 'tú también'?
When responding to a compliment, a greeting, or a wish (like 'Have a nice day'), 'igualmente' is much more natural, concise, and polite than saying 'tú también' (you also). 'Tú también' is usually reserved for agreeing with someone's action or feeling.
Can 'igualmente' be used at the beginning of a sentence?
Yes, especially when using the meaning 'similarly' or 'in the same way.' For example, 'Igualmente, debemos considerar el impacto ambiental' (Similarly, we must consider the environmental impact).