Igualar (en. Match)

/iɡaˈlaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Establish equality or equivalence between things or people.
The teacher wants to equalize the opportunities for all students.
El maestro quiere igualar las oportunidades de todos los estudiantes.
Make the performance levels similar.
The new system aims to equalize the quality of the products.
El nuevo sistema busca igualar la calidad de los productos.
Compare something with another thing to find similarities.
It's difficult to equalize their achievements in sports.
Es difícil igualar sus logros en el deporte.

Etymology

From the Latin 'aequalare', which means to make equal.

Common Phrases and Expressions

equalize forces
Establish a balance between two parties.
igualar fuerzas
equalize options
Offer the same possibilities to everyone.
igualar opciones
equalize differences
Resolve disparities between two or more elements.
igualar diferencias

Related Words

equal
That presents no differences.
igual
equity
Justice in the distribution of rights or resources.
equidad
balance
State of equality between two or more elements.
balance

Slang Meanings

Equalize the game
When she scored, she equalized the game on the last play.
Cuando ella anotó, igualó el juego en la última jugada.
Equalize the score
Let's equalize the score by dividing it among everyone.
Vamos a igualar la cuenta al dividirla entre todos.