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equilibrio

balance

noun eh-kee-LEE-bree-oh Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Origin: Latin 'aequilibrium' (equal balance)

Also means

equilibrium

Usage Note

Equilibrio covers physical balance (perder el equilibrio, to lose one's balance), mental equilibrium (equilibrio emocional), and political/economic balance of power. The verb is equilibrar and the adjective equilibrado. Do not confuse with saldo (account balance in banking) or balanza (scales, balance as an instrument).

Examples

"El yoga ayuda a mantener el equilibrio."

Natural Translation

Yoga helps to maintain balance.

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