Ditto Meaning in English
word
/ˈdɪtoʊ/
DI-toh
/dˈɪtəʊ/
DI-toh
Definition
'Ditto' is used to mean 'the same' or 'as above.' It indicates you want to repeat what was just said or written, rather than writing it again.
Usage & Nuances
'Ditto' is informal and common in written lists, charts, or quick replies (especially in texts or casual speech). It can show agreement in conversation. Avoid in formal writing.
Spanish: ídem - igualPortuguese (BR): ídem - igualPortuguese (PT): ídem - igualChinese (Simplified): 同上 - 一样Chinese (Traditional): 同上 - 一樣Hindi: इसी तरह - वहीArabic: نفس الشيء - مثلهBengali: ডিটো - একইRussian: то же самое - дитоJapanese: 同じ - ディトーVietnamese: tương tự - giống vậyKorean: 나도 같아 - 디토Turkish: aynısı - dittoUrdu: ڈِٹو - وہیIndonesian: sama - idem
Example Sentences
He ordered pizza for lunch, and I said, 'Ditto.'
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Write your name and age on the form. For the rest, just put 'ditto'.
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My favorite movie? 'Ditto'—the same as yours!
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You love chocolate? Ditto! I can't resist it either.
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I'll be late to the meeting. 'Ditto,' I'll text them too.
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She laughed when I said 'Ditto' to her vacation plans.
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