ídem
/ˈidem/
The English phrase 'same here' can be translated into Spanish using several forms, most commonly ídem. Wiktionary also lists yo también / igual and también / igual yo.
Meaning: I am in the same situation (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| ídem | /ˈidem/ /ˈiden/ |
| yo también / igual | /ˈʝo tamˈbjen iˈɡwal/ (word by word) |
| también / igual yo | /tamˈbjen iˈɡwal ˈʝo/ (word by word) |
| ya somos dos | /ʝa somos dos/ (from spelling rules) |
These phrases are used to indicate that you are in the same situation.
Which one should you use?
ídem is used to mean 'likewise' or 'the same'. The expression ya somos dos translates to 'that makes two of us' and is used to show that you share a situation or feeling with the speaker.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ídem is a more formal or technical way to say 'the same' or 'likewise' compared to everyday speech. In contrast, ya somos dos is a colloquial expression. Other variations like Yo también pienso lo mismo or Me pasa lo mismo are informal ways to say 'same here'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈidem/
Did you know?
- The word también is built from tan and bien, literally combining 'so' and 'well'.
- While ya somos dos means 'that makes two of us', it is often used sarcastically to bond over a shared misfortune.
- In very informal settings, Spanish speakers may simply say igual to mean 'same here', omitting the pronoun entirely.
Example sentences for Spanish are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing their tiredness at work.
- ElenaEstoy muy cansada hoy.I am very tired today.
- DanielÍdem, no dormí nada.Same here, I didn't sleep at all.
- ElenaNecesitamos un café urgente.We urgently need a coffee.
- DanielTotalmente de acuerdo, Elena.Totally agree, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “same here” translations and entries ídem, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (yo, también, igual) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dos, igual, somos, también, ya, yo, ídem, CC BY-SA 4.0.
