Spanish Conversation · Level 56
72 words
Spanish word
semejante
Pronunciation
IPA/semeˈxante/
Meaning
- adjectivesimilar
Example
Tu idea es semejante a la mía.
Your idea is similar to mine.
More examples
La situación actual es semejante a la de hace un año.
The current situation is similar to that of a year ago.
Core concept
Two side-by-side bars of similar height.
Common phrases
semejante a
similar to
muy semejante a
very similar to
Similar words
parecido: Describes a likeness in appearance or nature, often about observable traits.
similar: Indicates shared qualities or characteristics without implying exact sameness.
igual: Denotes complete sameness; no relevant difference between the things.
afín: Shows a close relation in traits or interests, implying a natural affinity.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra semejanza con otra cosa y puede compararse por rasgos comunes.
Word origin
From Latin similis through Old Spanish, it adopts the adjective-forming suffix -ante, giving 'semejante' the sense 'having likeness'.
Usage tips
- Semejante tends to be more formal than parecido, which is more common in everyday speech.