Spanish Conversation · Level 19
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Spanish word
similar
Pronunciation
IPA/simiˈlaɾ/
Meaning
- adjectivesimilar
Example
Tu idea es similar a la mía.
Your idea is similar to mine.
More examples
El resultado fue muy similar al esperado.
The result was very similar to what was expected.
Core concept
Two overlapping circles with a shared middle section.
Common phrases
similar a
similar to
muy similar
very similar
similar entre sí
similar to each other
Similar words
semejante: Shows a similar overall appearance or general character.
parecido: Has a similar outward appearance or general impression.
afín: Has related qualities or interests and a natural connection.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene características parecidas a las de otra cosa o persona, sin ser idéntico.
Word origin
Spanish similar comes from Latin similis 'like' via medieval Latin similaris, giving the adjective the sense of resembling.
Usage tips
- The adjective keeps the same form for masculine and feminine but changes for number (similares), and it normally takes the preposition a to mark what is being compared.