equitativo
equitable
adjective eh-kee-tah-TEE-boh Rare
Origin: From Latin aequitas (equality, fairness).
Also means
fair
Usage Note
Equitativo implies proportional fairness — distributing according to need or merit — and is slightly stronger than justo (just/fair) in emphasising balance between parties. It appears in legal, economic, and social policy contexts: distribución equitativa (equitable distribution), trato equitativo (equitable treatment).
Examples
"El reparto de tareas debe ser equitativo para todos."
Natural Translation
The distribution of tasks should be equitable for everyone.
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