Spanish Conversation · Level 87
60 words
Spanish word
equivaler
Pronunciation
IPA/ekiβaˈleɾ/
Meaning
- verbbe equivalent to
Example
Su experiencia equivale a la de un profesional.
His experience is equivalent to that of a professional.
More examples
Una respuesta rápida no siempre equivale a una solución correcta.
A quick answer does not always amount to a correct solution.
Core concept
Two balanced scales showing equal weight.
Common phrases
equivaler a alguien
correspond to someone
equivaler a una cantidad
amount to a sum
Similar words
valer: Have a specific price or market value expressed in money.
igualar: Bring one thing into the same condition or level as another.
corresponder: Relate to another thing in a matching way, often by function or proportion.
Definition in Spanish
Ser igual en valor o en efecto respecto a otra cosa, expresando la relación con la preposición 'a'.
Word origin
From Latin aequivalēre, formed from aequus 'equal' and valēre 'to have value', originally meaning to have equal value or effect.
Usage tips
- Equivaler takes the preposition 'a' (equivale a X), so the thing it equals follows after 'a' rather than directly after the verb.
Other meanings
- amount toverb
Opposites
- diferirdifferverb
Related words
- equivalenteequivalentadjective
- equivalenciaequivalencenoun