adverb/iˌɡwalˈmente/
equally; likewise
Etymology tree
Spanish igual
Proto-Indo-European *men-
Proto-Indo-European *-tis
Proto-Indo-European *méntis
Proto-Italic *mentis
Latin mēns
Old Spanish -mente
Spanish -mente
Spanish igualmente
From igual (“equal”) + -mente (“-ly”).
interjection/iˌɡwalˈmente/
likewise; the same to you
““Mucho gusto.” “¡Igualmente!”” — “Nice to meet you.” “Likewise!”
Etymology tree
Spanish igual
Proto-Indo-European *men-
Proto-Indo-European *-tis
Proto-Indo-European *méntis
Proto-Italic *mentis
Latin mēns
Old Spanish -mente
Spanish -mente
Spanish igualmente
From igual (“equal”) + -mente (“-ly”).