balance

• Sustantivo que denota el estado de equilibrio, estabilidad o distribución uniforme de peso, fuerza o elementos; también puede referirse al saldo o resultado de una cuenta o comparación.

A noun referring to a state of equilibrium, stability, or equal distribution of weight, force, or elements.

1. StabilityA2formal

   A state in which different things occur in equal or proper amounts or have an equal or proper amount of importance.

   equilibrio

   • You need to maintain a balance between work and play.
   • The government aims to strike a balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
   • She lost her balance and fell off the bike.

   Sinónimoscounterbalanceequilibriumequipoiseevennessproportionstabilitysymmetry

   Antónimosimbalanceinstabilityunsteadiness

2. Remaining amountA2formal

   The amount of money still owed after some payment has been made, or the amount in an account.

   Saldo

   • The balance on my credit card is $500.
   • Please check your bank balance online.
   • After paying the deposit, the remaining balance is due next month.

   Sinónimosremainderresidualresiduerest

3. Weighing deviceB1formal

   An instrument for weighing things, typically consisting of a beam with a pan at each end.

   Balanza

   • The chemist used a precise balance to measure the powder.
   • The gold was weighed on a balance scale.
   • The balance showed the exact weight of the ingredients.

• Verbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de mantener o poner algo en una posición estable para que no se caiga, o para comparar la importancia relativa o la igualdad de dos o más cosas.

A verb used to indicate the act of keeping or putting something in a steady position so that it does not fall, or to compare the relative importance or equality of two or more things.

1. Keep steadyA2formal

   To keep something in a steady position so that it does not fall.

   Mantener el equilibrio

   • She balanced a book on her head while walking.
   • He balanced the tray of drinks carefully.
   • The acrobat balanced on one hand for several seconds.

   Sinónimoscounterbalancelevelpoisesteady

   Antónimosdestabilizeoverturnunbalanceupset

2. Equalize or offsetB1formal

   To give equal weight or importance to different things.

   equilibrar, compensar

   • You need to balance work and family life.
   • The government aims to balance the budget by next year.
   • She balanced the flavors in the dish perfectly.

   Sinónimoscompensatecounterbalancecounterpoiseequalizeeven outlevelneutralizeoffset

   Antónimosskewunbalanceunsettleupset

3. Financial accountingB2formalbusiness

   To calculate the difference between credits and debits in an account.

   Cuadrar una cuenta

   • The accountant balanced the company's books at the end of the month.
   • I need to balance my checkbook before paying the bills.
   • The bank statement balances with my records.

   Sinónimosreconcilesquaretally