igualmente
/iˌɡwalˈmente/
The English phrase "you too" is translated into Spanish as igualmente.
Igualmente is a versatile way to say "you too" in Spanish. It is used as a response to return a greeting or a good wish to someone else.
Which one should you use?
While tú también literally means "you also", igualmente is the more natural and idiomatic way to return a greeting or a wish like "have a nice day".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the expression Lo mismo digo is commonly used to mean "likewise" or "same to you".
How do you pronounce it?
/iˌɡwalˈmente/
Did you know?
- While igualmente is used for positive wishes, you cannot use it to return an insult. Using it after being told 'go to hell' would ironically wish the same fate upon yourself.
- The word igual comes from a root meaning 'even' or 'level', which is the conceptual ancestor of the word 'equal'.
- The suffix '-mente' in igualmente functions similarly to the English '-ly', turning an adjective into an adverb.
Examples in context
- "¡Disfrute su comida!" "¡Gracias, igualmente!""Enjoy your meal." "Thanks, you too."This example shows how to use igualmente to return a well wish after being told to enjoy a meal.Tatoeba #11112274 by DJ_Saidez, translation #10671292 by espamatics
- Gracias, igualmente.Thank you, you too.
- Gracias, lo mismo digo.Thank you, likewise.
- Gracias, tú también.Thanks, you too.
- Claro, tú también.Sure, you too.
- ¡Lo mismo digo!Me too!
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are leaving a coffee shop.
- Elena¡Que tengas un buen día, Daniel!Have a good day, Daniel!
- DanielMuchas gracias, igualmente, Elena.Thank you very much, you too, Elena.
- Elena¡Nos vemos pronto!See you soon!
- Daniel¡Adiós!Goodbye!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry igualmente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
