معنی
Indicating two things are identical or equivalent.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Spain, 'es lo mismo' is often replaced by 'me da igual' in social situations. It's considered a sign of being 'majo' (nice/easy-going) to not have a strong preference when a friend offers options. Mexicans might use 'es la misma gata pero revolcada' to sarcastically say that something is 'ser lo mismo' but someone is trying to hide it. In Argentina, 'es lo mismo' can be used to downplay a mistake or a problem, similar to 'no pasa nada'. In countries like Cuba or the Dominican Republic, you might hear 'es la misma vaina', which is a more informal and slightly more frustrated version of 'es lo mismo'.
The 'Indifference' Hack
If you are overwhelmed by choices in Spanish, just shrug and say 'Es lo mismo'. It makes you sound like a relaxed native speaker.
Watch the Gender
If you are pointing at a specific object like a table (la mesa), say 'Es la misma'. 'Es lo mismo' refers to the situation.
معنی
Indicating two things are identical or equivalent.
The 'Indifference' Hack
If you are overwhelmed by choices in Spanish, just shrug and say 'Es lo mismo'. It makes you sound like a relaxed native speaker.
Watch the Gender
If you are pointing at a specific object like a table (la mesa), say 'Es la misma'. 'Es lo mismo' refers to the situation.
Sarcasm Alert
Saying 'Es lo mismo' with a roll of the eyes is a common way to express that a change is only superficial.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct form to say 'It's the same' in an abstract sense.
¿Quieres el coche rojo o el azul? —Para mí ________.
Since you are talking about the *choice* or the *situation* of the color, use the neuter 'lo mismo'.
Fill in the missing verb and article.
Ocho dividido por dos y cuatro ________ ________.
In mathematical equality, we use the singular 'es' and the neuter 'lo'.
Complete the dialogue with a natural response.
A: ¿Prefieres ir al cine o al teatro? B: ________, tú decides.
'Es lo mismo' is the standard way to express indifference between two plans.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are comparing two identical PDF files.
'Es lo mismo' refers to the content; 'Es el mismo archivo' refers to the specific file.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Lo Mismo vs El Mismo
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینها¿Quieres el coche rojo o el azul? —Para mí ________.
Since you are talking about the *choice* or the *situation* of the color, use the neuter 'lo mismo'.
Ocho dividido por dos y cuatro ________ ________.
In mathematical equality, we use the singular 'es' and the neuter 'lo'.
A: ¿Prefieres ir al cine o al teatro? B: ________, tú decides.
'Es lo mismo' is the standard way to express indifference between two plans.
You are comparing two identical PDF files.
'Es lo mismo' refers to the content; 'Es el mismo archivo' refers to the specific file.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, if you are referring to multiple things (e.g., 'Estos dos libros son lo mismo'). However, 'Es lo mismo' is often used as a fixed phrase for abstract comparisons.
They are 99% interchangeable. 'Es igual' is slightly more common in Spain, while 'es lo mismo' is universal.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends. For very formal writing, use 'es equivalente'.
Because 'lo' is the neuter article used for abstract concepts that don't have a gender.
Simply say 'No es lo mismo'. This is very common for highlighting differences.
No. For people, use 'es la misma persona' or 'es igual a...'. 'Es lo mismo' sounds like you are calling the person an object.
In the context of 'I don't care', 'da lo mismo' or 'me da lo mismo' is slightly more common in conversation.
Yes, it can mean identical or functionally equivalent.
Yes: 'Fue lo mismo' (It was the same).
Yes, 'Es la misma vaina' is common slang in many Latin American countries.
عبارات مرتبط
Dar lo mismo
synonymTo not matter/to be all the same.
Ser igual
synonymTo be equal.
Lo mismo de siempre
builds onThe same as always.
Por lo mismo
similarFor that very reason.
Mismamente
specialized formExactly / Precisely.
