Spanish Conversation · Level 139
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Spanish word
igualar
Pronunciation
IPA/iɣwaˈlaɾ/
Meaning
- verbmake equal
Example
Intentaron igualar las condiciones para todos.
They tried to make the conditions equal for everyone.
More examples
El competidor intentó igualar a su rival en cada carrera.
The competitor tried to match his rival in every race.
Core concept
Two bars aligned at the same height.
Common phrases
igualar a alguien
match someone
igualar el precio
equalize the price
igualar resultados
even out results
Similar words
empatar: Score becomes tied so no side holds the lead.
equiparar: Quantities are aligned to a benchmark to create parity.
alcanzar: One catches up by closing the gap to the person ahead.
nivelar: Height differences are removed so surfaces sit at the same level.
Definition in Spanish
Conseguir que dos o más cosas tengan el mismo valor, cantidad o condición; también lograr que una persona o cosa alcance el mismo nivel que otra.
Word origin
The verb derives from the adjective igual (from Latin aequalis) plus the verb-forming suffix -ar, giving it the sense to make things equal.
Usage tips
- Spanish often uses the reflexive igualarse when someone catches up to another, and in sports igualar el marcador means to equalize the score.
Other meanings
- matchverb
- tieverb
Opposites
- superaroutdoverb
Related words
- igualaciónequalizationnoun
- igualableequalableadjective