igual

[i-ˈgwäl]

adjective/adverb/nounmasculine/feminine (agrees with noun) / N/A (as adverb)pl: iguais

equal, same, alike

1. Having the same quantity, size, degree, or value

These two boxes are equal in weight.

Estas duas caixas têm peso igual.

2. Identical or the same

They have equal opportunities.

Eles têm oportunidades iguais.

3. Uniform or consistent

The distribution was equal throughout.

A distribuição foi igual por toda parte.

4. Nevertheless, however, still (as adverb, informal)

I don't think so, but equal, let's try.

Não acho que vá funcionar, mas igual, vamos tentar.

NYC Slang

same, whatever

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General Brazilian

igual

Common usage for both adjective and informal adverb meaning 'anyway' or 'still'

São Paulo

igual

Frequently used as casual adverb in speech: 'Igual, eu vou'

Rio de Janeiro

igual

Very common in casual, colloquial speech with adverbial meaning

Portugal

igual

Used primarily as adjective; adverbial usage less common than in Brazil

ser igual a

mais igual que nunca

igual e tal

iguais perante a lei

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