Spanish word

igualdad

Pronunciation

IPA/iɣwalˈdað/

Meaning

  • feminine nounequality

Example

La sociedad necesita igualdad entre todas las personas.

Society needs equality for everyone.

Illustration for igualdad (equality)

More examples

La empresa garantiza la igualdad salarial entre hombres y mujeres.

The company guarantees equal pay between men and women.

Core concept

People of different ages and backgrounds standing behind the same starting line.

Common phrases

  • igualdad de oportunidades

    equality of opportunity

  • igualdad de género

    gender equality

  • igualdad salarial

    equal pay

Similar words

equidad: Treatment adjusted to each person's circumstances to secure fair outcomes.
paridad: Equal numbers or representation between genders or defined social groups.
justicia: Application of rules and principles to determine what is right and fair in society.
imparcialidad: Neutral decision-making or attitude that is free from bias or personal interest.

Definition in Spanish

Condición de igualdad en derechos, trato o valor entre personas o cosas.

Word origin

Formed from the adjective igual and the abstract-forming suffix -dad, the word means the state of being equal and ultimately comes from Latin aequus meaning 'even' or 'equal'.

Usage tips

  • A common collocation is igualdad de oportunidades for equal opportunities, and speakers use equidad when the emphasis is on fairness rather than identical treatment.

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