Meaning
To be in the same difficult or unpleasant circumstances as someone else.
Cultural Background
In Spain, people often use 'estar en las mismas' as a shorter, more casual version. Mexicans often use 'estar en el mismo barco' to sound more informal and friendly. Argentines might use 'estar en la misma' to refer to shared situations, often with a hint of irony. In Colombia, it is common to use this phrase to build rapport in professional settings.
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'misma' must match the feminine noun 'situación'.
Don't use 'ser'
Always use 'estar' because this is a temporary state, not a permanent characteristic.
Meaning
To be in the same difficult or unpleasant circumstances as someone else.
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'misma' must match the feminine noun 'situación'.
Don't use 'ser'
Always use 'estar' because this is a temporary state, not a permanent characteristic.
Use for empathy
This is a great phrase to use when you want to show you are a supportive friend or colleague.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form.
Nosotros __________ en la misma situación.
Use 'estar' for states and match the subject 'nosotros'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option:
Adjective 'misma' must agree with feminine 'situación'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'No tengo dinero para el cine.' B: 'Yo tampoco, __________.'
The subject is 'yo', so 'estoy' is required.
Match the situation to the appropriate response.
Your friend says they are failing math. What do you say?
This shows empathy and solidarity.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesNosotros __________ en la misma situación.
Use 'estar' for states and match the subject 'nosotros'.
Choose the correct option:
Adjective 'misma' must agree with feminine 'situación'.
A: 'No tengo dinero para el cine.' B: 'Yo tampoco, __________.'
The subject is 'yo', so 'estoy' is required.
Your friend says they are failing math. What do you say?
This shows empathy and solidarity.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, it shows you can empathize with team challenges.
It is neutral, so it fits almost anywhere.
Because it's a temporary state of affairs.
Usually for difficulties, but can be used for any shared state.
Yes, but 'situación' is more common.
Use 'Estamos' for the group.
Yes, it is universal in Spanish.
No, that sounds unnatural.
Use 'Estamos en las mismas'.
No, it's a standard expression.
Yes, it's perfect for emails.
Yes, if you are comparing: 'en la misma situación que tú'.
Related Phrases
Estar en el mismo barco
similarTo be in the same boat
Pasar por lo mismo
synonymTo go through the same thing
Estar en las mismas
specialized formTo be in the same state
Compartir el mismo destino
builds onTo share the same fate
