igual que tú
/iɡwal ke tu/from spelling rules
The English phrase "just like you" is translated into Spanish as igual que tú.
The phrase is used to say that someone or something is similar to another person in some way, specifically emphasizing an equality in quality or identity.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase igual que tú is composed of igual (equal/same), que (than/that) and tú (you).
Which one should you use?
While como tú is a general way to say "like you", igual que tú provides more emphasis on an exact equality or identity in quality.
How does it change in a sentence?
When speaking in a formal context, use igual que usted instead of igual que tú.
How do you pronounce it?
/iɡwal ke tu/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers may use the word igual to express uncertainty, similar to how an English speaker says 'maybe'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, people may use usted instead of tú even when speaking to their own parents or siblings to show deep respect.
- The word tú is a close relative of the archaic English word 'thou', as both trace back to the same ancient Proto-Indo-European root.
Examples in context
- Yo quería ser igual que tú.I wanted to be just like you.This sentence shows how to use igual que tú to express a desire to be like someone.Tatoeba #2081630 by marcelostockle, translation #2013618 by CK
- Tom es exactamente igual que tú.Tom is just like you.This sentence uses igual que tú to describe an exact similarity.Tatoeba #1622258 by Shishir, translation #1164515 by CK
- Él es un buen golfista, igual que tú.He, just like you, is a good golfer.This sentence uses igual que tú to compare a person's skill to another's.Tatoeba #1351975 by Shishir, translation #17595 by gin
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about their shared hobby of painting.
- SofíaMe encanta pintar, igual que tú.I love painting, just like you.
- Mateo¿En serio? Yo también disfruto mucho la pintura.Really? I enjoy painting a lot too.
- SofíaParece que tenemos gustos muy similares.It seems like we have very similar tastes.
- Mateo¡Es verdad! Deberíamos pintar juntos algún día.It's true! We should paint together sometime.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries igual, que, tú, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
