How to Say "equivalent" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “equivalent” is “equivalente” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Buscamos un producto con un precio equivalente.
We are looking for a product with an equal price.
Diez euros son equivalentes a once dólares aproximadamente.
Ten euros are equal to approximately eleven dollars.
No hay una palabra equivalente en inglés para este sentimiento.
There is no corresponding word in English for this feeling.
One Form for All
This word is 'gender-neutral,' meaning it stays exactly the same whether you are talking about a masculine thing (un precio) or a feminine thing (una suma).
The 'A' Connection
When you want to say something is equivalent 'to' something else, always use the small word 'a' as the bridge.
The Feminine Trap
Mistake: “una cantidad equivalenta”
Correction: una cantidad equivalente; the word always ends in 'e' regardless of gender.
Other Meanings of “equivalente”
“equivalente” can also mean:
- the thing that is equal to another(B1)
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