equivalente
“equivalente” means “equivalent” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
equivalentAlso: equal, corresponding
📝 In Action
Buscamos un producto con un precio equivalente.
A2We are looking for a product with an equal price.
Diez euros son equivalentes a once dólares aproximadamente.
B1Ten euros are equal to approximately eleven dollars.
No hay una palabra equivalente en inglés para este sentimiento.
B2There is no corresponding word in English for this feeling.
Word Connections
equivalentAlso: counterpart
📝 In Action
El equivalente de este plato en México es el tamal.
B1The counterpart of this dish in Mexico is the tamal.
No encuentro el equivalente exacto para traducir esta frase.
B2I can't find the exact equivalent to translate this sentence.
Ella es la equivalente de un CEO en esta empresa pequeña.
C1She is the equivalent of a CEO in this small company.
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Words that translate to "equivalente" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: equivalente
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence correctly describes a feminine noun?
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📚 Etymology
From Latin 'aequivalens,' which combines 'aequus' (meaning equal) and 'valere' (meaning to be worth). Essentially, it means 'of equal value.'
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'equivalente' exactly the same as 'igual'?
Not quite. 'Igual' means 'identical' or 'same,' while 'equivalente' means they have the same value, function, or effect even if they aren't the same thing.
Does the plural form change?
Yes, if you are talking about more than one thing, simply add '-es' to make it 'equivalentes'.
Can I use this for people?
Yes, usually to describe people in similar roles across different companies or countries, like 'the equivalent of a manager'.