misma calidad
/misma kalidad/from spelling rules
The English phrase "same quality" is translated into Spanish as misma calidad.
misma calidad is used to describe two or more things that are of an equal standard or grade.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of misma (same) and calidad (quality).
How does it change in a sentence?
When saying things 'are of the same quality', you must include the preposition de and the article la (de la misma calidad). If you are referring to a level of quality or standard, you can also use mismo nivel.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase calidad is used as slang to describe something that is cool or excellent. A person might say está calidad to mean 'it is great'.
- In Spanish, calidad can be used as a noun to describe a person's official capacity or role. For example, someone might speak en calidad de presidente, meaning 'in the capacity of president'.
- The word misma can function as an intensifier meaning 'very' or 'exact'. For example, en el mismo momento translates to 'at that very moment'.
Examples in context
- Estos textiles son de la misma calidad.Those textiles are of the same quality.This sentence shows how to use the phrase to describe textiles.Tatoeba #3189003 by cueyayotl, translation #2882223 by mervert1
- Estos productos son de la misma calidad.These products are of the same quality.This sentence shows how to use the phrase to describe products.Tatoeba #698444 by darinmex, translation #55147 by CK
- El producto de nuestra empresa ofrece la misma calidad que el de la competencia.Our company's product offers the same quality as the competition.
- Los materiales utilizados presentan una calidad equivalente.The materials used have an equivalent quality.
- La calidad del vino tinto y del vino blanco es la misma en esta bodega.The quality of red wine and white wine is the same in this winery.
- Estoy buscando un televisor con la misma calidad pero a un precio más económico.I'm looking for a TV with the same quality but at a more affordable price.
- Esta marca de ropa siempre ha mantenido la misma calidad desde sus inicios.This clothing brand has always maintained the same quality since its beginnings.
- Las dos marcas son de la misma calidad.Both brands are of the same quality.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are comparing different brands of coffee at a supermarket.
- Elena¿Crees que este café es mejor?Do you think this coffee is better?
- JavierNo, para mí son de la misma calidad.No, to me they are of the same quality.
- ElenaTienes razón, el precio es lo que cambia.You are right, it is the price that changes.
- JavierEntonces llevaré el más barato.Then I will take the cheaper one.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
