Inklingo

similares

see-mee-LAH-ressi.miˈla.ɾes

similares means similar in Spanish (plural form, describing likeness).

similar, alike

Also: comparable
A simple colorful illustration featuring two red circles placed side-by-side on a plain background. The circles are the same color and general shape, but one is slightly smaller than the other, illustrating similarity.

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Las dos tiendas venden productos similares.

A2

The two stores sell similar products.

Ellos tienen gustos musicales muy similares.

B1

They have very similar musical tastes.

El informe detalla problemas similares en varias regiones del país.

B2

The report details similar problems in several regions of the country.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • parecidos (alike)
  • análogos (analogous)
  • iguales (the same)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • situaciones similaressimilar situations
  • características similaressimilar characteristics

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "similares" in Spanish:

alikecomparablesimilar

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Quick Quiz: similares

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'similares'?

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📚 Etymology

The word comes directly from the Latin word *similis*, meaning 'like' or 'resembling.' It followed a straightforward path into Spanish, keeping its core meaning of comparison.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish

Cognates (Related words)

English: similarFrench: similaire

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'similares' and 'iguales'?

'Similares' means 'alike' or 'nearly the same'—there might be small differences. 'Iguales' means 'exactly the same' or 'identical,' leaving no room for variation.

How do I use the singular form of 'similares'?

The singular form is 'similar.' You use it when describing one thing. For example: 'Ese problema es similar a uno que tuvimos antes.'