igualmente
/iˌɡwawˈmẽ.t͡ʃi/
The English phrase 'likewise' can be translated into Portuguese as igualmente. Wiktionary also lists similarmente.
Meaning: in like manner (adv)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA |
|---|---|
| igualmente | /iˌɡwawˈmẽ.t͡ʃi/ (Brazil) /iˌɡwalˈmẽ.tɨ/ (Portugal) |
| similarmente | /si.miˌlaʁˈmẽ.t͡ʃi/ (Brazil) /si.miˌlaɾˈmẽ.t͡ʃi/ (São Paulo) |
The phrase is used to express that something is done in like manner. While igualmente is a common way to say 'likewise', you might also use também to mean 'also' or 'too' to convey a similar meaning.
Which one should you use?
similarmente is used more to describe the manner in which an action is performed (similarly) rather than as a polite conversational response.
How do you pronounce it?
/iˌɡwawˈmẽ.tʃi/. The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The suffix -mente in igualmente originates from the Latin word mente, which means 'mind'.
- Although igualmente means 'likewise', using it in a romantic context to return a compliment can sometimes be seen as too formal or cold compared to você também.
- While igualmente means 'likewise', it is also the root of the Portuguese word for 'equality', igualdade, linking the social concept of equal rights to a simple conversational response.
Examples in context
- Igualmente. Foi um prazer conhecê-lo.Likewise, it was nice to meet you.This sentence shows how to use igualmente as a polite conversational response.Tatoeba #10611592 by Luciferous, translation #1119452 by daywo
- "Esta agora… Ei, Edgeworth. Prazer em ver-te". "Igualmente." "O que te traz por aqui?" "Acontece que um amigo teu é cliente meu.""What now? …Hey, Edgeworth. Nice to see you." "Likewise." "What brings you here?" "A friend of yours happens to be a client of mine."This example demonstrates the use of igualmente in a dialogue.Tatoeba #10611587 by Luciferous, translation #3197679 by Ooneykcall
- No entanto, o Japão ainda não é suficientemente compreendido pelos outros países, e os japoneses, igualmente, têm dificuldades a compreender os estrangeiros.Yet Japan is still not sufficiently understood by other countries, and the Japanese, likewise, find foreigners difficult to understand.This sentence illustrates how igualmente is used to connect two similar points in a statement.Tatoeba #10611573 by Luciferous, translation #53559 by papabear
- Eu aprecio o seu trabalho. Da mesma forma, o seu esforço é notável.I appreciate your work. Likewise, your effort is remarkable.
Example conversation
Beatriz and Rodrigo are exchanging polite wishes after a work event.
- BeatrizDesejo a você um excelente final de semana!I wish you an excellent weekend!
- RodrigoObrigado, igualmente para você, Beatriz.Thank you, likewise to you, Beatriz.
- BeatrizMuito obrigada, Rodrigo. Até a próxima!Thank you very much, Rodrigo. Until next time!
- RodrigoAté mais!See you later!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “likewise” translations and entries igualmente, similarmente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries igualmente, similarmente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
