Spanish Phrase
Igual lo cancelan.
Meaning
The speaker is guessing that something (usually an event or activity) will be cancelled. It can be rendered as 'Probably they'll cancel it' or 'Maybe they'll cancel it' in English.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to convey uncertainty about the cancellation of a plan, meeting, concert, etc., especially in informal spoken Spanish.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Iguallocancelan
Igual (adverb)
Used informally to express probability or possibility, similar to 'maybe' or 'probably' in English.
lo (direct object pronoun)
Stands for a masculine singular noun that has already been mentioned (e.g., el evento, el concierto).
cancelan (present indicative, 3rd pl.)
Third‑person plural form of cancelar, agreeing with an implied plural subject such as 'ellos/ellas' or an impersonal 'se'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Vas a ir al concierto mañana?
Are you going to the concert tomorrow?
Igual lo cancelan.
Probably they'll cancel it.
✕Common Mistakes
Igual lo cancela.
The verb must agree with the implied plural subject; use 'cancelan' instead of the singular 'cancela'.
Igual lo cancelen.
The subjunctive 'cancelen' is not needed here because the sentence expresses a guess, not a wish or doubt that triggers the subjunctive.
↔Alternatives
Puede que lo cancelen.
It may be cancelled.
Tal vez lo cancelen.
Perhaps they'll cancel it.
Quizá lo cancelen.
Maybe they'll cancel it.
Cultural Tip
The adverb 'igual' is common in everyday conversation across Spanish‑speaking countries, but it sounds informal. In formal writing you would prefer constructions like 'Puede que lo cancelen' or 'Es probable que lo cancelen'. Also, remember that 'igual' can mean 'the same' in other contexts, so rely on tone and surrounding words to avoid confusion.