balanced

• Descreve algo que está em estado de equilíbrio, com todas as partes em proporções corretas. Também se refere a algo estável, harmonioso ou que leva em conta todos os lados de uma questão.

Describes something that is in a state of equilibrium, with all parts in the correct proportions.

1. Stable and evenB1formal

   Being in a state of equilibrium; having equal weight or distribution.

   Equilibrado

   • She maintained a balanced diet for better health.
   • The gymnast performed a balanced routine on the beam.
   • A balanced budget is essential for the company's growth.

   Sinônimosequitableevenharmoniouslevelpoisedproportionatestablesteadysymmetrical

   Antônimoslopsidedprecariousunbalancedunevenunstablewobbly

2. Fair and impartialB2formal

   Showing equal consideration to all sides; not biased.

   Imparcial

   • The journalist provided a balanced report on the issue.
   • A balanced approach to negotiations is necessary.
   • The judge gave a balanced verdict based on the evidence.

   Sinônimosequitableevenhandedfairimpartialjustneutralobjectiveunbiased

   Antônimosone-sidedpartialprejudicedunfair

3. Mentally stableB2informal

   Having a calm and sensible state of mind; not extreme.

   Equilibrado

   • He is a very balanced person, even under pressure.
   • She remained balanced during the crisis.
   • A balanced mind helps in making good decisions.

   Sinônimoscomposedeven-temperedlevel-headedrationalreasonablesanestablesteady

   Antônimosderangeddisturbederraticunhingedunstable

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de manter ou colocar algo em posição estável, para que não caia, ou de comparar a importância relativa ou a igualdade entre duas ou mais coisas.

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.

   Manter o equilíbrio

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscounterbalancelevelpoisesteady

   Antônimosdestabilizeoverturnunbalanceupset

2. Equalize or offsetB1formal

   To give equal weight or importance to different things.

   Equilibrar

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscompensatecounterbalancecounterpoiseequalizeeven outlevelneutralizeoffset

   Antônimosskewunbalanceunsettleupset

3. Financial accountingB2formalbusiness

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

   Equilibrar o balanço

   • 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.

   Sinônimosreconcilesquaretally