yo igual
informal
To say "same" or "me too" in casual Spanish, use yo igual. Ídem and lo mismo digo also work, and some young speakers borrow the English word same.
Meaning: agreement, me too (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| yo igual | informal |
| Ídem | informal |
| Lo mismo digo | everyday |
Yo igual agrees with what someone just said about themselves. Lo mismo digo is used to return a wish, like a greeting or a compliment.
Which one should you use?
Ídem is Latin for "the same" and is short and a bit playful. Yo igual is more natural in conversation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
These forms are understood across the Spanish-speaking world. The borrowed same is mostly heard among young people online.
Did you know?
- The word ídem comes straight from Latin and is also used in lists to mean "the same as above".
Examples in context
- Tengo hambre. Yo igual.I am hungry. Same.
- Encantado de conocerte. Lo mismo digo.Nice to meet you. Same here.
- Yo quiero un café. Ídem.I want a coffee. Same.
Example conversation
Nuria and Pablo wait for the bus.
- NuriaQué ganas de llegar a casa.I cannot wait to get home.
- PabloYo igual.Same.
- NuriaHoy ha sido un día larguísimo.Today has been a very long day.
