No. 3,486 in Catalan
igual
"Equal" or "same."
In a sentence
Tot i ser diferents, els dos plats tenen un gust gairebé igual.
Although different, the two dishes have an almost equal taste.
In this sentence, 'igual' is used as an adjective meaning 'equal' or 'the same' to describe similarity in flavor.
Si no plou, igual m'animo a sortir a passejar.
If it doesn't rain, maybe I'll go for a walk.
Here, 'igual' is used informally as an adverb meaning 'maybe' or 'perhaps,' expressing uncertainty or potentiality.
Tracta tothom per igual, no facis preferències.
Treat everyone equally; don't show favoritism.
In this example, 'per igual' is an adverbial phrase meaning 'equally,' referring to fair and unbiased treatment of others.
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