equalizer

• Sustantivo que designa un dispositivo o factor que iguala, equilibra o regula algo, como un equipo electrónico que ajusta las frecuencias de audio, un contrapeso que balancea otra carga, o un gol o tanto que empata un partido.

A noun referring to a device or factor that balances or adjusts something, such as electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion, a weight that balances another weight, or a score that makes a match even.

1. Electronic deviceB2formaltechnical

   Electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion in audio signals.

   Ecualizador (equipo electrónico)

   • The sound engineer adjusted the equalizer to improve the audio quality.
   • Modern music players often have a built-in equalizer.
   • He used a graphic equalizer to balance the bass and treble.

2. Balancing weightC1formal

   A weight that balances another weight, often used in mechanical systems.

   contrapeso

   • The crane's equalizer ensured the load was evenly distributed.
   • Engineers installed an equalizer to stabilize the bridge structure.
   • The scale uses an equalizer to maintain balance.

   Sinónimosbalancecounterbalancecounterpoisecounterweight

3. Tying scoreB2informalsport

   A score that makes the match even, especially in sports.

   Gol del empate

   • The striker scored the equalizer in the final minute of the game.
   • Her goal was the equalizer that brought the team back into contention.
   • The match ended in a draw after the late equalizer.

   Sinónimoslevelerleveller