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How to Say "likewise" in Spanish

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igualmente

ee-gwal-MEN-teiˈɣwalˈmente

adverbA2informal
Use 'igualmente' as a short, polite response when someone wishes you something positive, like 'You too!' or 'Likewise!'.
Two friendly figures simultaneously handing identical yellow flowers to each other, symbolizing reciprocity.

Examples

¡Que tengas un buen fin de semana! — ¡Igualmente!

Have a good weekend! — You too! / Likewise!

Fue un placer conocerte. — Igualmente.

It was a pleasure meeting you. — Likewise.

Espero que te vaya bien en el examen. — Gracias, ¡igualmente!

I hope the exam goes well for you. — Thanks, same to you!

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.

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.

asimismo

ah-see-MEES-moha.si.ˈmis.mo

adverbB2formal
Use 'asimismo' to formally add information that is similar to or reinforces what was just said in a longer statement.
Two children standing side-by-side, each holding an identical bright red apple.

Examples

El director felicitó al equipo; asimismo, anunció un nuevo proyecto.

The director congratulated the team; likewise, he announced a new project.

Debemos proteger el medio ambiente; asimismo, es vital educar a los jóvenes.

We must protect the environment; additionally, it is vital to educate young people.

La empresa ofrece buenos salarios; asimismo, brinda seguro médico.

The company offers good salaries; also, it provides health insurance.

A Formal Connector

Think of this word as a fancy version of 'también.' You will mostly see it in books or hear it in speeches rather than in casual chats with friends.

Where to Put It

It usually appears at the beginning of a sentence or after a semicolon to link two related thoughts together.

The Three-Word Trap

Mistake: “Using 'asimismo' when you mean 'to himself.'”

Correction: Use 'a sí mismo' (three words) to mean 'to himself/herself' and 'asimismo' (one word) to mean 'also.' For example: 'Se mira a sí mismo' (He looks at himself).

Choosing Between 'Igualmente' and 'Asimismo'

Learners often confuse 'igualmente' and 'asimismo' because both can mean 'likewise.' Remember that 'igualmente' is almost exclusively used as a short, reciprocal reply ('You too!'), while 'asimismo' is used to connect similar ideas within a sentence.

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