equipar
“equipar” means “to equip” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to equip
Also: to fit out, to furnish
📝 In Action
Necesitamos equipar la cocina con electrodomésticos modernos.
A2We need to equip the kitchen with modern appliances.
El gimnasio está muy bien equipado para los atletas.
B1The gym is very well equipped for the athletes.
Equiparon al ejército con nueva tecnología de comunicación.
B2They equipped the army with new communication technology.
to equate
Also: to compare
📝 In Action
No puedes equipar el éxito con el dinero.
B2You cannot equate success with money.
Es un error equipar ambas situaciones; son muy diferentes.
C1It is a mistake to equate both situations; they are very different.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: equipar
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence correctly uses 'equipar' to mean 'to provide tools'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Old French 'équiper', which originally came from a Norse word meaning 'to fit out a ship'. It carries the idea of getting a vessel ready for a journey.
First recorded: 16th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'equipar' always mean 'to give tools'?
Not always. While it usually means providing tools or equipment, it can also mean treating two different things as if they are the same (to equate).
Is 'equipar' a regular verb?
Yes! It follows the standard rules for all verbs ending in -ar, so it's quite easy to conjugate.
What is the difference between 'equipar' and 'proveer'?
'Equipar' specifically suggests giving the necessary instruments or specialized tools for a task. 'Proveer' is more general and can refer to providing food, information, or any generic supply.