Equivalente (en. Equivalent)

/e.ki.βiˈlan.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Thing that has the same function or the same value as another.
The two bills are equivalent in value.
Los dos billetes son equivalentes en valor.
Term that designates an equality between two concepts.
The expression 'three meters' is equivalent to '300 centimeters'.
La expresión 'tres metros' es equivalente a '300 centímetros'.

Etymology

From Latin 'aequivalens', which means 'equal in value'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

equivalent to
that has the same meaning or value as something.
equivalente a
there is no equivalent
indicates that there is no equal parameter in comparison.
no hay equivalente
equivalent economy
situations where economic values are equalized.
economía equivalente

Related Words

equal
That presents no differences in quantity, quality, or value.
igual
similarity
Quality of being similar or alike.
similitud
similar
That resembles or has characteristics in common.
parecido

Slang Meanings

Something that is equal in value to another thing, in a colloquial context.
That used car is a new equivalent in performance.
Ese auto usado es un equivalente nuevo en rendimiento.