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    Equivale (en. Equates)

    /ekiwale/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicate that something has the same value, meaning, or effect as another thing.
    The math course is equivalent to one college credit.
    El curso de matemáticas equivale a un crédito universitario.
    Suggest or imply that an idea or concept is similar to another.
    Saying it is easy is equivalent to less effort.
    Decir que es fácil equivale a menos esfuerzo.
    Represent or be equivalent in some aspect.
    That number is equivalent to two million.
    Ese número equivale a dos millones.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'aequivalere', which means to have equal value.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    That is equivalent
    It means that something is equal to another thing.
    A eso equivale
    It is equivalent to saying
    It implies that what is expressed has the same meaning as the previous one.
    Equivale a decir

    Related Words

    equivalent
    That has the same importance or value as another thing.
    equivalente
    equal
    That does not present differences in quantity or quality.
    igual

    Slang Meanings

    You don't equate it.
    When your friend says something and you disagree, you can tell them that you don't equate it.
    Cuando tu amigo dice algo y tú no estás de acuerdo, puedes decirle que no lo equivales.