Spanish Conversation · Level 174
15 words
Spanish word
equilibrar
Pronunciation
IPA/ekiliˈβɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbbalance
Example
Tengo que equilibrar el trabajo y la vida personal.
I have to balance work and personal life.
More examples
No logro equilibrar el tiempo entre reuniones y la familia.
I can't balance the time between meetings and family.
Core concept
Hands shifting weights on a two-pan balance until both sides are even.
Common phrases
equilibrar la vida profesional y personal
balance professional and personal life
Similar words
balancear: Keeps an object or body steady by matching its weight to prevent tipping or wobble.
compensar: Counterbalances a shortfall or surplus using another component to restore equilibrium.
ajustar: Alters position or amount precisely until something fits or works correctly.
nivelar: Makes heights or levels the same so surfaces or measurements lie even.
Definition in Spanish
Ajustar cantidades, posiciones o prioridades para lograr estabilidad entre varios elementos.
Word origin
From medieval Latin equilibrare 'make equal on a balance', ultimately from Latin aequus 'even' and libra 'scale', reflecting the action of adjusting parts to equal weight.
Usage tips
- Often used to compare or offset two elements, commonly formed as equilibrar X con Y to show balancing one thing against another.
Other meanings
- offsetverb
Opposites
- desequilibrarunbalanceverb
Related words
- equilibriobalancenoun
- equilibradobalancedadjective