igual de
/iɡwal de/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase 'just as much' is translated as igual de.
igual de is used to express equality in degree or quality.
Which one should you use?
Use igual de when you are comparing qualities with an adjective or an adverb. However, when you are comparing the quantities of nouns (for example, saying 'as much money'), you should use tanto/a/os/as instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
In a sentence, igual de is typically followed by an adjective or an adverb to complete the comparison of degree.
How do you pronounce it?
/iɡwal de/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use igual de to compare quantities of nouns like 'as much money'. Use tanto/a/os/as for those instances instead.
Did you know?
- In casual conversation, the word igual is often used as a filler word meaning 'anyway' or 'regardless'.
- In certain dialects, replying with just igual to a compliment or a thank you works like saying 'likewise' or 'you too' in English.
- While igual de compares qualities, Spanish speakers use igual que to mean 'just like' when comparing two nouns.
Examples in context
- Estoy dispuesto a trabajar tanto como sea necesario para cumplir con los plazos del proyecto.I am willing to work just as much as necessary to meet the project deadlines.
- El equipo de ventas ha logrado vender tanto como el año pasado.The sales team has managed to sell just as much as last year.
- Mi compromiso con este proyecto es igualmente fuerte que el tuyo.My commitment to this project is just as strong as yours.
- Me gusta tanto como a ti.I like it just as much as you do.
- El concierto fue tan emocionante como el año pasado.The concert was just as exciting as last year.
- Ella es igual de inteligente que su hermana.She is just as intelligent as her sister.
- No me gusta tanto como a ti.I don't like it as much as you do.
- Este libro es igual de interesante que el otro.This book is just as interesting as the other one.
- Ella es igual de inteligente que su hermano.She is just as intelligent as her brother.
- El café de aquí es igual de bueno.The coffee here is just as good.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are comparing two different cities they visited.
- Sofía¿Te gustó Madrid tanto como Barcelona?Did you like Madrid as much as Barcelona?
- JavierSí, Madrid es igual de bonita que Barcelona.Yes, Madrid is just as beautiful as Barcelona.
- Sofía¡Qué bueno! Yo también la disfruté mucho.That's great! I enjoyed it a lot too.
- JavierEs una ciudad increíble, Sofía.It is an amazing city, Sofia.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
