equivalent

• Describe algo que es igual en valor, cantidad, función o significado a otra cosa; que tiene el mismo efecto o importancia que algo más.

Describes something that is equal in value, amount, function, or meaning to something else.

1. Equal in value or functionB2formal

   Having the same value, amount, meaning, or function as something else.

   equivalente

   • One dollar is equivalent to about 0.85 euros.
   • The two words are equivalent in meaning.
   • This certificate is equivalent to a university degree.

   Sinónimosanalogouscommensuratecomparablecorrespondingequalidenticalinterchangeableparallelsametantamount

   Antónimosdifferentunequal

2. Corresponding or comparableB2formal

   Being essentially equal in effect or significance.

   equivalente

   • His silence was equivalent to an admission of guilt.
   • The new law is equivalent to the previous one in its impact.
   • A lack of sleep is equivalent to a decline in cognitive function.

   Sinónimosalikeanalogouscommensuratecomparablecorrespondingequalparalleltantamount

   Antónimosdifferentdisparatedissimilarincomparableunequal

• Sustantivo que designa algo que es igual en valor, cantidad, función o significado a otra cosa.

A noun referring to something that is equal in value, amount, function, or meaning to something else.

1. Equal in value or functionB2formal

   A thing that is equal in value, amount, meaning, or importance to something else.

   equivalente

   • This diploma is the equivalent of a university degree.
   • The new currency is the equivalent of the old one.
   • She received the equivalent of a full scholarship.

   Sinónimoscorollarycounterpartequalmatchparallelpeertwin

   Antónimosdifferentdissimilarunequalunlike

2. Corresponding counterpartB2formal

   A person or thing that corresponds to another in function or position.

   equivalente

   • The British Prime Minister is the equivalent of the US President in terms of power.
   • This machine is the equivalent of the older model.
   • The role of a manager here is the equivalent of a director in other companies.

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