Spanish word

idéntico

Pronunciation

IPA/iˈðentiko/

Meaning

  • adjectiveidentical

Example

Tu idea es idéntica a la mía.

Your idea is identical to mine.

Illustration for idéntico (identical)

More examples

A simple vista parecen idénticos.

At first glance they seem identical.

Core concept

A photocopy that matches the original exactly.

Common phrases

  • parecer idéntico a

    seem identical to

  • idéntico a primera vista

    identical at first glance

Similar words

igual: Equal in amount or degree, indistinguishable by measurement.
mismo: Same individual person or the very same thing itself.
parecido: Similar in appearance or form, showing a clear resemblance.

Definition in Spanish

Que es exactamente igual a otra cosa en aspecto, contenido o características.

Word origin

The Spanish adjective comes from Latin identicus, built from idem 'same' plus the adjectival suffix -icus.

Usage tips

  • Idéntico expresses exact sameness and usually appears with a after the thing compared while agreeing in gender and number (idéntico, idéntica, idénticos, idénticas).

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