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equivalente

eh-kee-bah-lehn-teh/ekibaˈlente/

“equivalente” means “equivalent” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

equivalent

Also: equal, corresponding
Adjectivem or fB1
Two different sized bowls, one large bowl of water and two smaller bowls of water that together hold the same amount, balanced on a scale.

📝 In Action

Buscamos un producto con un precio equivalente.

A2

We are looking for a product with an equal price.

Diez euros son equivalentes a once dólares aproximadamente.

B1

Ten euros are equal to approximately eleven dollars.

No hay una palabra equivalente en inglés para este sentimiento.

B2

There is no corresponding word in English for this feeling.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • igual (equal)
  • parejo (even/matching)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • valor equivalente – equivalent value
  • cantidad equivalente – equivalent amount

equivalent

Also: counterpart
NounmB1
A pile of golden coins next to a single sparkling gemstone on a table.

📝 In Action

El equivalente de este plato en México es el tamal.

B1

The counterpart of this dish in Mexico is the tamal.

No encuentro el equivalente exacto para traducir esta frase.

B2

I can't find the exact equivalent to translate this sentence.

Ella es la equivalente de un CEO en esta empresa pequeña.

C1

She is the equivalent of a CEO in this small company.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • par (peer/match)
  • correlato (correlative)

Common Collocations

  • buscar el equivalente – to look for the equivalent
  • equivalente funcional – functional equivalent

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "equivalente" in Spanish:

corresponding→counterpart→equal→equivalent→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: equivalente

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence correctly describes a feminine noun?

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👥 Word Family▼
equivaler(to be equivalent to) — Verb
equivalencia(equivalence) — Noun
equivalentemente(equivalently) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 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

Cognates (Related words)

French: équivalentItalian: equivalente

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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'.