igual que tú
/iɡwal ke tu/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'same as you' is translated into Spanish as igual que tú.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of igual (equal), que (than/that) and tú (you).
Which one should you use?
While igual que tú often describes how someone acts or thinks (similarity in manner), lo mismo que tú is used when referring to the exact same object or thing.
How does it change in a sentence?
You should use igual que usted instead of igual que tú when speaking to someone in a formal context or to show respect.
How do you pronounce it?
/iɡwal ke tu/
Did you know?
- While igual que tú refers to similarity, Spanish speakers often use igual as a synonym for 'probably' or 'maybe' in casual conversation. For example, igual voy means 'maybe I'll go'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, choosing between tú and usted isn't just about formality, but about 'voseo'. In regions like Argentina, you would say igual que vos instead of igual que tú.
- The word tú is a cognate of the archaic English word 'thou'. Both descend from the same Proto-Indo-European root for the second-person singular.
Examples in context
- Hubo una época en la que pensaba igual que tú sobre ese tema.I once thought the same as you regarding this issue.This sentence is useful for showing how to express a past similarity in thought using igual que tú.Tatoeba #9939254 by Shishir, translation #10531188 by DJ_Saidez
- Quiero pedir lo mismo, igual que tú.I want to order the same, the same as you.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking about their favorite food.
- JavierMe encanta la pizza con queso.I love cheese pizza.
- LucíaA mí también, soy igual que tú.Me too, I'm the same as you.
- Javier¿Te gusta con piña?Do you like it with pineapple?
- LucíaNo, yo pienso igual que tú en eso.No, I think the same as you on that.
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.
