es igual a
math
In Spanish math, equals is said es igual a or just igual. The equals sign = is called el signo igual, and in simple sums people often say son.
Meaning: mathematical equality (verb phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| es igual a | math |
| igual | equal sign |
| son | everyday |
Read 2 + 2 = 4 as dos más dos es igual a cuatro or dos más dos son cuatro. Teachers often say dos más dos, igual cuatro.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use es igual a after a single result and son when speaking of a plural sum, as in tres más tres son seis.
What mistakes should you avoid?
The word igual also means same, as in Es igual for it is the same. In a math sentence, context makes the meaning clear.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word for the equals sign, signo igual, is the same one used for the equals key on a calculator.
Examples in context
- Cinco más cinco es igual a diez.Five plus five equals ten.
- Dos por tres son seis.Two times three is six.
- X es igual a cuatro.X equals four.
Example conversation
The teacher Señor Díaz writes a sum on the board for his student Lucía.
- Señor DíazLucía, ¿cuánto es siete más tres?Lucía, how much is seven plus three?
- LucíaSiete más tres es igual a diez.Seven plus three equals ten.
- Señor DíazMuy bien, ahora la resta.Very good, now the subtraction.
