essentially the same
[ɪˈsenʃəli ðə seɪm]
adjective phrase
essencialmente o mesmo
1. fundamentally or basically identical; the same in all important respects despite minor differences
Both proposals are essentially the same, just worded differently.
Ambas as propostas são essencialmente as mesmas, apenas com palavras diferentes.
2. equivalent in substance or effect, even if not identical in form or appearance
The two recipes are essentially the same, though one uses olive oil and the other uses butter.
As duas receitas são essencialmente as mesmas, embora uma use azeite e a outra use manteiga.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in academic, professional, and casual contexts to indicate that despite surface-level differences, the core meaning or substance remains identical. It's a diplomatic way of acknowledging minor variations while emphasizing fundamental agreement.
NYC Slang
basically the same thing
Related Idioms & Phrases
cut from the same cloth
two sides of the same coin
six of one, half a dozen of the other
in essence
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