equilibrado
“equilibrado” means “balanced” in Spanish (referring to diet, budgets, or physical objects).
balanced
Also: well-adjusted, stable
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Para estar sano, es necesario seguir una dieta equilibrada.
A2To be healthy, it is necessary to follow a balanced diet.
Es un hombre muy equilibrado que nunca pierde la calma.
B1He is a very well-adjusted man who never loses his cool.
El presupuesto de la empresa está finalmente equilibrado.
B2The company budget is finally balanced.
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From the Latin word 'aequilibratus', which comes from 'aequus' (equal) and 'libra' (scale or balance). It literally describes something that has equal weight on both sides.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'equilibrado' for physical balance, like standing on one leg?
While the verb 'equilibrar' or the noun 'equilibrio' are used for physical balance, the adjective 'equilibrado' is more often used for things that are well-distributed, like a diet or a budget. To describe a person physically balancing, you'd usually say they 'tienen buen equilibrio'.
What is the difference between 'balanceado' and 'equilibrado'?
In many regions, they are synonyms. However, 'equilibrado' is considered more formal and technically correct in Spain for diets and budgets. 'Balanceado' is a very common 'Anglicism' (a word influenced by English) in Latin America.
Is it 'equilibrado' or 'equilibridado'?
It is 'equilibrado'. The noun is 'equilibrio', but when turning it into a describing word, we use the root of the verb 'equilibrar'.