equidad

equity

noun eh-kwee-DAHD Rare

Origin: Latin aequitas (equality, fairness)

Also means

fairness

Usage Note

Equidad conveys the idea of fairness and impartiality in distributing benefits and burdens — equidad de género (gender equity), equidad salarial (pay equity). It differs from igualdad (equality/sameness): igualdad means identical treatment, while equidad means proportionate or just treatment. The phrase con equidad means 'fairly' or 'equitably'.

Examples

"El sistema debe garantizar equidad para todos."

Natural Translation

The system must guarantee equity for everyone.

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