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How to Say "balanced" in Spanish

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equilibrado

/eh-kee-lee-BRAH-doh//ekiliˈβɾaðo/

adjectiveB1general
Use 'equilibrado' when referring to a state of stability, such as in a diet, a budget, or the physical stability of an object.
A vertical stack of smooth, colorful river stones perfectly balanced on top of each other.

Examples

Para estar sano, es necesario seguir una dieta equilibrada.

To be healthy, it is necessary to follow a balanced diet.

Es un hombre muy equilibrado que nunca pierde la calma.

He is a very well-adjusted man who never loses his cool.

El presupuesto de la empresa está finalmente equilibrado.

The company budget is finally balanced.

Gender Matching

Since this is an adjective ending in -o, you must change it to 'equilibrada' if the thing you are describing is feminine, like 'una comida equilibrada' (a balanced meal).

Ser vs. Estar

Use 'ser' when describing a person's permanent character (He is a balanced person) and 'estar' when describing the current state of something (The budget is balanced now).

Overusing 'Balanceado'

Mistake: “Mi dieta es balanceada.”

Correction: Mi dieta es equilibrada. While 'balanceado' is used in Latin America, 'equilibrado' is the more standard and widely accepted word for a healthy diet in Spanish.

armónico

adjectiveB1general
Choose 'armónico' when 'balanced' refers to things fitting together pleasingly, especially in terms of aesthetics, design, or sound.

Examples

El arquitecto buscaba un diseño armónico con la naturaleza.

The architect was looking for a design that was harmonious with nature.

neutral

/neh-oo-TRAHL//newˈtɾal/

adjectiveB2general
Use 'neutral' when 'balanced' means having no electrical charge, or in a figurative sense, not taking sides or having strong opinions.
A collection of smooth stones in shades of beige, grey, and cream.

Examples

Prefiero decorar mi sala con colores neutrales como el gris y el beige.

I prefer to decorate my living room with neutral colors like gray and beige.

Este jabón tiene un pH neutral para pieles sensibles.

This soap has a neutral pH for sensitive skin.

Los neutrones tienen una carga eléctrica neutral.

Neutrons have a neutral electrical charge.

Adjective Position

When talking about colors or science, 'neutral' usually comes after the noun: 'colores neutrales', not 'neutrales colores'.

Spelling Difference

Mistake: “nuetral”

Correction: neutral. Remember it starts with 'ne-' just like in English, but the pronunciation sounds more like 'neh-oo'.

Equilibrado vs. Armónico

Learners often confuse 'equilibrado' and 'armónico'. Remember that 'equilibrado' relates to stability and proportion (like a diet or budget), while 'armónico' is about aesthetic pleasingness and elements working well together (like a design or colors).

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