Spanish Phrase
Lo mismo de siempre.
Meaning
Literally 'the same of always', this idiom means 'the same as always' or 'the usual thing'. It conveys that nothing has changed and the speaker is sticking with a familiar choice.
When to use
Use it when you want to indicate that you’ll keep doing or ordering what you always do—whether it’s a meal, a habit, or a response. It’s informal and works well in everyday conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lomismodesiempre
Lo (neuter article)
Lo is a neuter article used before adjectives or past participles to turn them into abstract nouns, e.g., lo bueno = 'the good thing'.
mismo (same)
Mismo agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies; when used with lo it becomes a fixed phrase meaning 'the same thing'.
de (of / from)
The preposition de links the noun phrase to a complement that specifies origin, cause, or characteristic.
siempre (always)
Siempre is an adverb of frequency meaning 'always' and often appears after de to form the idiom de siempre.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué quieres cenar esta noche?
What do you want for dinner tonight?
Lo mismo de siempre.
The same as always.
✕Common Mistakes
El mismo de siempre.
El is masculine; the idiom requires the neuter lo to refer to an abstract idea.
Lo mismo siempre.
Missing the preposition de; the correct idiom is de siempre.
Lo mismo de siemprees.
Never add a verb ending; the phrase is a fixed expression.
↔Alternatives
Lo de siempre
The usual
Como siempre
As always
Lo mismo de siempre
The same as always
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking cultures this phrase can carry a subtle tone of resignation or boredom, especially if said with a sigh. It’s perfect for casual settings, but avoid using it in formal contexts where a more specific answer is expected.