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• Describe algo que es igual a otra cosa en cantidad, tamaño, valor o estatus.

Describes something that is the same in quantity, size, value, or status as something else.

1. Same in quantity or valueA2formal

   Being the same in number, amount, degree, or value.

   Igual en cantidad o valor

   • The two pieces of cake are equal in size.
   • All employees receive equal pay for equal work.
   • The scores were equal at the end of the game.

   Sinónimosalikecommensuratecorrespondingequivalentevenidenticalmatchingsametantamountuniform

   Antónimosdifferentdisparatedissimilarincommensurateunequalunevenunlikevarying

2. Having the same rights or statusB1formal

   Having the same rights, opportunities, or treatment as others.

   igual

   • Everyone deserves equal treatment under the law.
   • The company promotes equal opportunities for all staff.
   • They fought for equal rights in society.

   Sinónimoscoequalequivalentsame

   Antónimosunequal

3. Adequate or capableB2formal

   Having the necessary ability, strength, or resources to handle something.

   capaz, apto

   • She proved equal to the challenge of leading the team.
   • He was not equal to the demands of the job.
   • The new system is equal to handling large amounts of data.

   Sinónimosadequatecapablecompetentfitqualifiedsuitableup to

   Antónimosinadequateincapableinsufficientunequal

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona o cosa que es igual a otra en estatus, valor, calidad o grado; alguien o algo del mismo nivel o condición.

A noun referring to a person or thing that is the same as another in status, value, quality, or degree.

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1. Person of equal statusB1formal

   A person who is considered to have the same rights, status, or abilities as another.

   Persona de igual condición

   • She treats all her employees as equals.
   • In a democracy, citizens are considered equals before the law.
   • He felt he was finally among his intellectual equals.

   Sinónimoscoequalcompeercounterpartequivalentmatchpeer

   Antónimosinferiorsuperior

2. Match or counterpartB2formal

   Something that is identical in value, measure, or degree to something else.

   equivalente o igual

   • This new model has no equal in the market.
   • Her performance was without equal in the competition.
   • The two paintings are considered equals in artistic value.

   Sinónimoscounterpartequivalentfellowmatchparallelpeer

   Antónimoscomplementcontraryopposite

• Verbo que indica que algo es igual en cantidad, tamaño, grado o valor a otra cosa, o que alcanza el mismo nivel o resultado.

A verb used to indicate being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value as something else.

1. Be the same asA2formal

   To be identical in value, amount, function, or meaning.

   ser igual a

   • Two plus two equals four.
   • His achievement equals that of his predecessor.
   • The cost of the repairs equals the price of a new car.

   Sinónimosagreecoincidecorrespondmatchmirrorparalleltally

   Antónimosdifferdisagreevary

2. Match or rivalB2formal

   To be as good as or achieve the same standard as someone or something.

   Igualar, equiparar

   • No one can equal her in dedication.
   • The new model equals the old one in performance.
   • He equaled the world record in the 100-meter dash.

   Sinónimosapproachemulatematchparallelrivaltouch

   Antónimosexceedoutclassoutdooutperformoutshinesurpass