No. 235 in Spanish
igual
Equal.
In a sentence
El perro y el gato tienen igual tamaño.
The dog and the cat are of equal size.
Here, 'igual' is used as an adjective meaning identical or same, describing the size.
Aunque llueva, igual voy al parque.
Even if it rains, I am still going to the park.
In this sentence, 'igual' is used as an adverb equivalent to "still" or "anyway", conveying continuation despite a condition.
Trátame igual que a los demás.
Treat me the same as others.
Here, 'igual' functions as a comparative term meaning "the same", establishing equivalence in treatment between subjects.
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