Spanish Conversation · Level 17
89 words
Spanish word
equitativo
Pronunciation
IPA/ekitaˈtiβo/
Meaning
- adjectivefair
Example
El trato fue equitativo para todos.
The treatment was fair for everyone.
More examples
Hubo un reparto equitativo de las tareas domésticas.
There was an equitable distribution of household chores.
Core concept
People from different groups receiving equal portions.
Common phrases
trato equitativo
equitable treatment
reparto equitativo
equitable distribution
Similar words
justo: Acts according to justice and rightness, avoiding unjust treatment.
imparcial: Makes decisions without personal bias, favoritism, or emotional influence.
igualitario: Promotes equal rights and opportunities for all individuals.
equilibrado: Maintains a balanced distribution or viewpoint without leaning to one side.
Definition in Spanish
Que establece o refleja igualdad en la distribución o el trato entre varias personas o grupos, sin favorecer a ninguno.
Word origin
It derives from Latin aequitas (from aequus 'equal') through the adjective aequitativus and the suffix -ivus, producing an adjective meaning having or promoting equality.
Usage tips
- As a close cognate of English equitable, equitativo is easy for English speakers to recognize but tends to sound formal rather than conversational in Spanish.