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    Balance (en. Balance)

    /baˈlanθe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A situation in which different elements are in harmony.
    The balance between work and personal life is crucial.
    El balance entre el trabajo y la vida personal es crucial.
    A state of stability in a financial account.
    It is important to maintain a positive balance in the account.
    Es importante mantener un balance positivo en la cuenta.
    verb
    To adjust the amount of something so that it is in equilibrium.
    You need to balance the ingredients in the recipe.
    Necesitas balancear los ingredientes en la receta.
    To maintain control over a moving object.
    The acrobat knows how to balance her body on the tightrope.
    La acróbata sabe cómo balancear su cuerpo en la cuerda floja.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'bilanx', which means 'having two plates'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    balance of forces
    A situation in which forces act oppositely to maintain a stable state.
    balance de fuerzas
    emotional balance
    A state of stability in a person's emotions.
    balance emocional
    balance of accounts
    A financial state that reflects the economic situation at a given moment.
    balance de cuentas

    Related Words

    to balance
    The action of putting in equilibrium.
    equilibrar
    to compensate
    The action of balancing one thing with another.
    compensar
    stability
    The quality of being firm or in balance.
    estabilidad

    Slang Meanings

    To have everything under control.
    She always has her life in balance, never gets stressed.
    Siempre tiene su vida en balance, nunca se estresa.
    To find balance in chaotic situations.
    She knows how to balance the drama at work and at home.
    Ella sabe balancear el drama en el trabajo y en casa.