Spanish Conversation · Level 17
89 words
Spanish word
equivalencia
Pronunciation
IPA/ekiβaˈlenθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounequivalence
Example
Comprobamos la equivalencia de las dos medidas.
We checked the equivalence of the two measurements.
More examples
La equivalencia entre centímetros y pulgadas es aproximada.
The equivalence between centimeters and inches is approximate.
Core concept
Two scales balanced with equal weights.
Common phrases
equivalencia entre unidades
equivalence between units
equivalencia aproximada
approximate equivalence
Similar words
equivalente: Thing that has the same value, function, or effect as another.
igualdad: State in which people or items receive the same treatment, rights, or conditions.
correspondencia: Direct match between elements where each part corresponds to a specific counterpart.
semejanza: Resemblance in appearance or qualities without exact equality.
Definition in Spanish
Relación entre dos elementos que tienen igual valor, efecto o significado en un contexto dado, de modo que pueden compararse o sustituirse entre sí.
Word origin
From Latin aequivalentia, from aequi- 'equal' and valere 'to be worth', originally meaning having equal value.
Usage tips
- In conversation equivalencia often sounds formal, so speakers commonly prefer es lo mismo or vale lo mismo.
Opposites
- incompatibilidadincompatibilitynoun
Related words
- equivalenteequivalentadjective
- equivalentementeequivalentlyadverb