How to Say "equality" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “equality” is “igualdad” — use 'igualdad' when referring to equal rights, opportunities, or treatment in social, legal, or political contexts, such as gender equality or racial equality.
igualdad
ee-gwal-DAHDiɣwalˈdað
Examples
Todos los ciudadanos tienen derecho a la igualdad ante la ley.
All citizens have the right to equality before the law.
Luchamos por la igualdad de género.
We fight for gender equality.
Todos los ciudadanos tienen igualdad ante la ley.
All citizens have equality before the law.
La igualdad de oportunidades es esencial en una democracia.
Equality of opportunity is essential in a democracy.
Always Feminine
In Spanish, almost every word that ends in '-dad' is feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
Connecting with 'de'
To say 'equality of' something, just use the word 'de' followed by the topic, like 'igualdad de salario' (pay equality).
Abstract Concept
When describing a state where two things are exactly the same, 'igualdad' is used as an abstract noun.
The 'el' Trap
Mistake: “el igualdad”
Correction: la igualdad (because words ending in -dad are feminine)
Igualdad vs. Equidad
Mistake: “Using 'igualdad' when you mean 'fairness' based on individual needs.”
Correction: Use 'igualdad' for everyone getting the same thing, but use 'equidad' for people getting what they specifically need to be successful.
igualdad
ee-gwal-DAHDiɣwalˈdað
Examples
La igualdad 2x + 4 = 10 tiene una única solución.
The equality 2x + 4 = 10 has a single solution.
Luchamos por la igualdad de género.
We fight for gender equality.
Todos los ciudadanos tienen igualdad ante la ley.
All citizens have equality before the law.
La igualdad de oportunidades es esencial en una democracia.
Equality of opportunity is essential in a democracy.
Always Feminine
In Spanish, almost every word that ends in '-dad' is feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
Connecting with 'de'
To say 'equality of' something, just use the word 'de' followed by the topic, like 'igualdad de salario' (pay equality).
Abstract Concept
When describing a state where two things are exactly the same, 'igualdad' is used as an abstract noun.
The 'el' Trap
Mistake: “el igualdad”
Correction: la igualdad (because words ending in -dad are feminine)
Igualdad vs. Equidad
Mistake: “Using 'igualdad' when you mean 'fairness' based on individual needs.”
Correction: Use 'igualdad' for everyone getting the same thing, but use 'equidad' for people getting what they specifically need to be successful.
identidad
ee-den-tee-DAHDi.ðen.tiˈðað
Examples
El axioma de identidad establece que un objeto es idéntico a sí mismo.
The axiom of identity states that an object is identical to itself.
El principio de identidad es fundamental en la lógica.
The principle of identity (sameness) is fundamental in logic.
Se demostró la identidad entre las dos ecuaciones.
The identity (equality) between the two equations was demonstrated.
Confusing 'igualdad' and 'identidad'
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