B2 adjective Neutral

equivalent

/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

Having the same value, use, meaning, or effect as something else, even if the appearance or form is different. It is frequently used to compare quantities, qualifications, or functions across different systems.

Ejemplos

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1

Is a medium latte equivalent to two small ones in terms of caffeine content?

Is a medium latte equivalent to two small ones in terms of caffeine content?

2

The committee decided that his previous work experience was equivalent to a master's degree.

The committee decided that his previous work experience was equivalent to a master's degree.

3

Buying this high-end PC is basically equivalent to burning your savings.

Buying this high-end PC is basically equivalent to burning your savings.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
equivalence
Verb
equate
Adverbio
equivalently
Adjetivo
equivalent
Relacionado
equivalency
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Truco para recordar

Break it down: 'Equi-' means equal, and '-valent' comes from the same root as 'value'. It literally means 'equal value'.

Quiz rápido

The salary offered was ________ to what he was making at his previous job.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: equivalent

Ejemplos

1

Is a medium latte equivalent to two small ones in terms of caffeine content?

everyday

Is a medium latte equivalent to two small ones in terms of caffeine content?

2

The committee decided that his previous work experience was equivalent to a master's degree.

formal

The committee decided that his previous work experience was equivalent to a master's degree.

3

Buying this high-end PC is basically equivalent to burning your savings.

informal

Buying this high-end PC is basically equivalent to burning your savings.

4

In mathematical logic, two statements are equivalent if they are both true or both false under the same conditions.

academic

In mathematical logic, two statements are equivalent if they are both true or both false under the same conditions.

5

The company offers a benefits package equivalent to those provided by top-tier tech firms.

business

The company offers a benefits package equivalent to those provided by top-tier tech firms.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
equivalence
Verb
equate
Adverbio
equivalently
Adjetivo
equivalent
Relacionado
equivalency

Colocaciones comunes

roughly equivalent roughly equivalent
functional equivalent functional equivalent
cash equivalent cash equivalent
directly equivalent directly equivalent
substantially equivalent substantially equivalent

Frases Comunes

the equivalent of

the equivalent of

no direct equivalent

no direct equivalent

be equivalent to

be equivalent to

Se confunde a menudo con

equivalent vs equal

Equal refers to identity in size or amount, while equivalent refers to identity in value, function, or meaning.

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Notas de uso

Equivalent is commonly followed by the preposition 'to'. It is very common in academic and technical writing when translating concepts between different cultures or measurement systems.

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Errores comunes

Learners often mistakenly use 'with' after equivalent; always use 'to' (e.g., 'equivalent to' not 'equivalent with').

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Truco para recordar

Break it down: 'Equi-' means equal, and '-valent' comes from the same root as 'value'. It literally means 'equal value'.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Late Latin word 'aequivalentem', meaning 'having equal power or value'.

Patrones gramaticales

Used as an adjective: 'X is equivalent to Y' Used as a noun: 'The English equivalent of the word is...' Followed by a noun phrase or a gerund
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Contexto cultural

Often used in international contexts to compare educational degrees or professional certifications across different countries.

Quiz rápido

The salary offered was ________ to what he was making at his previous job.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: equivalent

Palabras relacionadas

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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