igualmente
/iˌɡwalˈmente/
In Spanish, "you too" is said as igualmente.
Igualmente is used as a response to return a greeting or a good wish to another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The word igualmente is formed from the adjective igual (equal) and the suffix -mente (the equivalent of the English "-ly"), meaning "equally" or "likewise".
Which one should you use?
You might also use Tú también or Igual para ti to mean "you too" in informal situations, or Lo mismo para usted to express "the same to you" formally.
How do you pronounce it?
/iˌɡwalˈmente/
Did you know?
- The suffix -mente in igualmente is derived from the Latin word mēns, which means 'mind'. This implies that the word originally described an action done in a certain state of mind.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if someone says ¡Buen provecho! (enjoy your meal) while you are eating, responding with igualmente is common, even if the person is not eating.
- While igualmente returns a wish, it is rarely used to agree with a negative statement, such as 'I am tired' and 'you too'.
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
- ¡Que tenga un buen día! / IgualmenteHave a nice day! / You too/likewise
- Le deseo un feliz aniversario / Lo mismo para ustedI wish you a happy anniversary / The same to you
- ¡Que tengas un buen viaje! / Igual para tiHave a good trip! / You too/the same to you
- ¡Igualmente, que te vaya muy bien!You too, I hope everything goes well for you!
Example conversation
María and Daniel are leaving a coffee shop.
- María¡Adiós, Daniel! ¡Que tengas un buen día!Goodbye, Daniel! Have a good day!
- DanielMuchas gracias, María. ¡Igualmente!Thank you very much, María. You too!
- María¡Hasta la próxima!Until next time!
- Daniel¡Nos vemos!See you!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry igualmente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries igualmente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
